Fall of the Roman Republic Test | Final Test - Easy

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Fall of the Roman Republic Test | Final Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Clodius ask for help when he is planning his attack on Cicero?
(a) Pompey.
(b) Catiline.
(c) Metellus.
(d) Caesar.

2. Where is Pompey living before joining Sulla's military effort?
(a) Cortona.
(b) Gallicus.
(c) Picenum.
(d) Umbria.

3. Upon returning to Italy, how does Pompey divorce his wife before marrying Julia, Caesar's daughter?
(a) Through a letter.
(b) He tells her publicly.
(c) Through a messenger.
(d) He tells her in private.

4. Why does Sulla consider putting Caesar to death at such a young age?
(a) Caesar is the son of one of his rivals.
(b) Caesar has already humiliated him in public.
(c) He sees the potential for Caesar to rule Rome.
(d) He is following the advice of his advisers.

5. Where is Cicero's country estate located?
(a) Caieta.
(b) Circeo.
(c) Velia.
(d) Arpi.

6. Along with the dowry from his wife, what helps Cicero maintain his modest lifestyle?
(a) Money from the council officials who appreciate his work.
(b) A large inheritance.
(c) Money from people who appreciate his work.
(d) A small inheritance.

7. Why does Bibulus shut himself in his house at the end of his consul term?
(a) He is afraid he will be killed.
(b) He is afraid he will be exiled.
(c) He is afraid they will discover his betrayal.
(d) He is suffering from an illness.

8. What does Pompey do after defeating the revolt, led by Brutus?
(a) He exiles Brutus from Rome.
(b) He imprisons Brutus.
(c) He kills Brutus.
(d) He lets Brutus go.

9. How does Vergentorix, the commander of the Gaul forces, surrender?
(a) He sends a messenger to tell Caesar his location.
(b) He sits at Caesar's feet, waiting to be arrested.
(c) He writes to Caesar, informing him of the surrender.
(d) He rides to Caesar holding a white flag.

10. Why does Pompey refuse to help Cicero face Clodius?
(a) He agrees with Clodius.
(b) He is holding a grudge against Cicero.
(c) He does not have the resources to help.
(d) He is obeying Caesar's order.

11. Whose presence helps Pompey defeat Sertorius?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Metellus.
(c) Marius.
(d) Crassus.

12. What leads to Mithridates' suicide?
(a) His fear of Pompey.
(b) His son's treachery.
(c) His fear of Caesar.
(d) His own men's betrayal.

13. What does the younger Caesar say about Cicero years after his death?
(a) He was a brave man.
(b) He was a learned man.
(c) He was an honest man.
(d) He was a traveled man.

14. What reason does Considius give for his general lack of fear?
(a) His knowledge.
(b) His previous accomplishments.
(c) His influence.
(d) His age.

15. What do some people fear after appointing Caesar the dictator of Rome for life?
(a) That he will not accept the title.
(b) That he will not stay in Rome.
(c) That he will lose the influence he has.
(d) That there will be an attempt on his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Plutarch compare Caesar's military career with Marius, Sulla, and Pompey's?

2. What happens to Catiline after Cicero uncovers his plans?

3. What does Terentia, Cicero's wife, do to cause their divorce?

4. Who pays Caesar's debt when he is stopped on his way to Spain?

5. What does Caesar do for Cleopatra?

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