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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Nepos prevent Cicero from giving a speech?
(a) In the months after his Consulship.
(b) At the beginning of his Consulship.
(c) At the end of his Consulship.
(d) In the middle of his Consulship.

2. After hearing about Catalina's plan, what did Cicero convince the Senate to do?
(a) Stop Catalina from leaving the city.
(b) Postpone the elections.
(c) Issue a fine.
(d) Arrest Catalina.

3. Following Clodius' death, what was Pompey asked to do for the city?
(a) Raise funds for a war.
(b) Raise funds for a political campaign.
(c) Rally the troops to fight a war abroad.
(d) Rally the troops to impose law and order.

4. How far away from Rome was Cicero born?
(a) About fifty miles.
(b) About ninety miles.
(c) About seventy miles.
(d) About seven miles.

5. How did Cicero voice his disapproval of Caesar's actions in getting a land reform bill passed?
(a) He gave a speech.
(b) He wrote four letters.
(c) He gave four speeches.
(d) He wrote a letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the Quaestors mainly responsible for?

2. How long did Cicero live in Sicily in Chapter 4?

3. Which of the following was cited as a reason for the difficulty Rome had in managing its vast holdings?

4. When did Cicero return to Rome in order to plan his first political campaign?

5. How was the city of Rome described in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which army did Cicero serve in during the War of Allies in Chapter 2?

2. What political problem led to the crisis that Cicero would face?

3. Why did Cicero not give a speech at the end of his Consulship?

4. How did Cicero protect himself against Clodius and his gang?

5. What was causing trouble for the Roman Empire in the First Century, B.C.?

6. What was the state of Rome when Cicero first became Consul?

7. Why were the Consuls elected in the Roman government and how did they serve?

8. What happened to Cicero at the trial of Milo?

9. How did Cicero uncover the conspiracy and thwart Catalina?

10. What caused Cicero to be exiled from Rome?

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