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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How is Pompey mentioned in Sulla's will?
(a) He is awarded a small part of Sulla's possessions.
(b) He is mentioned only briefly as a friend.
(c) He is awarded half of Sulla's possessions.
(d) He is not mentioned.

4. What does Pompey do for Stratonice's father?
(a) He moves him to live closer to Stratonice.
(b) He bestows a fortune to him.
(c) He bestows a medal of honor to him.
(d) He allows him to join the army.

5. What causes Lepidus to die?
(a) A letter detailing his wife's unfaithfulness.
(b) Pompey kills him.
(c) Illness.
(d) He commits suicide.

6. How long does Cicero serve in the military?
(a) He does not serve in the military.
(b) Briefly.
(c) An average amount of time.
(d) Extensively.

7. What does Cato do to diminish the effects of Caesar's growing popularity?
(a) He offers the people additional corn.
(b) He offers the people additional grain.
(c) He increases the amount of livestock the people have.
(d) He increases the people's wages.

8. How many months is it before Cicero is asked to return to Rome?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Sixteen.

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

10. What happens to Mithridates after Pompey defeats him?
(a) Mithridates joins Pompey's army.
(b) Mithridates attacks Pompey.
(c) Mithridates escapes.
(d) Mithridates pleads for his life.

11. Whom does Caesar pit the people against when he is in office?
(a) The military.
(b) Crassus.
(c) The nobles.
(d) Pompey.

12. What does Caesar do when his generals fear attacking the Germans?
(a) He exiles them from Rome.
(b) He sends them home and leads the army himself.
(c) He leads the army against the generals instead of the Germans.
(d) He threatens them until they agree to attack the Germans.

13. Who pays Caesar's debt when he is stopped on his way to Spain?
(a) Sulla.
(b) Marius.
(c) Crassus.
(d) Pompey.

14. Who objects when Caesar attempts to use the treasury's money to fund a war?
(a) Metellus.
(b) Pompey.
(c) Crassus.
(d) Cinna.

15. Why do Caesar and Pompey hide their dislike for each other?
(a) They fear each other.
(b) They fear the omens.
(c) They fear Crassus.
(d) They fear Marius.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pompey want to avoid fighting Caesar?

2. Whom does the young Caesar eventually take on as his colleague?

3. What does Cicero occasionally do in order to garner glory?

4. What age is Cicero when he is killed?

5. What is Cicero primarily known for?

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