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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Caesar and Pompey finally battle each other?
(a) Pompey refuses to fight Caesar.
(b) The two agree to a draw after a long battle.
(c) Caesar thoroughly defeats Pompey.
(d) Caesar narrowly defeats Pompey.

2. When does Cicero return to Rome?
(a) On the eve of the civil war.
(b) Two days after the civil war.
(c) On the day after the civil war.
(d) Two days before the civil war.

3. What does Caesar use to build support for himself as a Roman leader?
(a) Contributions by the people of Rome.
(b) The spoils of war.
(c) Marius's money.
(d) Pompey's money.

4. How is Pompey perceived throughout much of his life?
(a) As a greedy man.
(b) As a vengeful man.
(c) As a generous man.
(d) As a fearful man.

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

6. Who argues against the death penalty for the conspirators who plan to kill the senators?
(a) Marius.
(b) Pompey.
(c) Metellus.
(d) Caesar.

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

8. Which city does Pompey help rebuild on his way home to Rome?
(a) Nikaia.
(b) Peristeri.
(c) Athens.
(d) Pireas.

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

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

11. 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.

12. Who gives Pompey the nickname, "The Great"?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Cinna.
(c) Sulla.
(d) Marius.

13. Why is Cicero not involved with Caesar's murder?
(a) He is afraid of Caesar.
(b) The murderers do not think he will participate.
(c) He would rather face Caesar alone than in an unfair attack.
(d) He is away at the time of the murder.

14. What city do Caesar and his men take over on their way to face Pompey?
(a) Gomphi.
(b) Orthe.
(c) Metropolis.
(d) Trikala.

15. What does Caesar do for Cleopatra?
(a) He gives her a small fortune.
(b) He arranges for her to take the throne with her brother.
(c) He offers to relocate her to Rome.
(d) He gives her many rare jewels before leaving.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Caesar divorce his second wife?

2. What do some people fear after appointing Caesar the dictator of Rome for life?

3. Whom does Caesar pit the people against when he is in office?

4. What does Cicero's name mean?

5. What does Caesar do on his way back to Rome?

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