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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. Where was Cicero before meeting with Caesar in Chapter 11?
(a) Beneventum.
(b) Tarentum.
(c) Brundisium.
(d) Capua.

2. Where did Cicero lead a campaign while he was governing Cicilia?
(a) Margiana.
(b) Media.
(c) Parthia.
(d) Armenia.

3. What was noteworthy about On Law?
(a) It was Cicero's only book without an Introduction.
(b) It was never finished.
(c) It was Cicero's only book with an Introduction.
(d) It was Cicero's longest book.

4. When was Cicero's third Philippic given?
(a) February 24.
(b) January 1.
(c) January 24.
(d) February 1.

5. What did the Senate do when it appeared that Antony was defeated?
(a) They stopped meeting.
(b) They refused to listen to the people.
(c) They became complacent.
(d) They tried to revise the laws.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Octavian ask Cicero for help against Antony?

2. What were Cicero and his allies able to reveal support for in Chapter 10?

3. Which of the following was unclear about Cicero's actions leading to his death?

4. When did Cicero divorce Terentia?

5. How long were Cicero and Terentia married?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Cicero hesitant to work with Octavian in Chapter 14?

2. How did the conflict between Caesar and Pompey begin?

3. What unwavering qualities are the most remembered about Cicero?

4. How did Pompey ask for Cicero's help against Caesar in Chapter 10?

5. How was Cicero killed?

6. How was Caesar assassinated?

7. Why did Cicero disappear from public view for a year in Chapter 10?

8. What was Cicero's opinion about the battle between Caesar and Pompey in Chapter 10?

9. Which contributions did Cicero make through his philosophical works?

10. How did Cicero view the pending feud between Caesar and Pompey while getting ready to return to Rome in 50 B.C.?

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