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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. What was noted about Cicero's goal of restoring traditional political values at the end of the book?
(a) It was never challenged.
(b) It never wavered.
(c) It was his best quality.
(d) It was the foundation of his writings.

2. How many times was Antony defeated at the beginning of the war?
(a) Four times.
(b) Once.
(c) Seven times.
(d) Twice.

3. Out of the many blows that were used in the attack on Caesar, how many were fatal?
(a) A few.
(b) A lot.
(c) Several.
(d) One.

4. Which of the following was Caesar's political intent before he was killed?
(a) He wanted to remain a dictator.
(b) He wanted to be a dictator and a legal Consul.
(c) It was unclear.
(d) He wanted to be a legal Consul.

5. Where is Cicilia located in present day?
(a) Southern Turkey.
(b) Northern Turkey.
(c) Western Turkey.
(d) Eastern Turkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Cicero going when he was caught by the tribune?

2. To what extent had Rome changed when Cicero returned in Chapter 11?

3. How long were Cicero and Terentia married?

4. How did Cicero respond to Octavian as Consul and the forming of the Second Triumvirate?

5. When did the conspiracies against Caesar begin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was Cicero's book, On Law, significant?

3. What were the Philippics?

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

5. How did Cicero begin his writing in 55 B.C.?

6. How was Caesar assassinated?

7. How were Cicero's books received?

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

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

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

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