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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Cicero.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who supports the law to give Pompey increased powers to fight the pirates?
(a) Crassus.
(b) Marius.
(c) The man of the equestrian order.
(d) Caesar.

2. What does Caesar do when he is captured by Sulla's men?
(a) He escapes when they are not looking.
(b) He kills one of them and is released.
(c) He tricks them into thinking Sulla has ordered his release.
(d) He uses bribery to free himself.

3. How many enemy soldiers does Sulla slaughter in the "circus" while seizing control of Rome?
(a) Eight Thousand.
(b) Five Thousand.
(c) Six thousand.
(d) Three thousand.

4. What does Caesar do when his first wife dies, endearing him to the people?
(a) He pays to have her buried in a better location than was planned.
(b) He speaks at her funeral.
(c) He orders a day of prayer for her.
(d) He carries a locket she gave him.

5. What age is Pompey when he is killed?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Sixty five.
(c) Fifty five.
(d) Sixty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sulla require Pompey the Great to do?

2. What reason does Considius give for his general lack of fear?

3. Where does Cicero serve as a priest before returning to Rome?

4. What does Crassus buy after Sulla takes control of Rome?

5. Who is killed when Marius and Cinna take over Rome?

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