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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many ex-consuls agreed with Silanus about giving the death penalty to the conspirators?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Fourteen.

2. What did Cicero ask of the crowd in Chapter 5?
(a) Not to follow Catiline.
(b) Not to blame him for apprehending Catiline.
(c) Not to condemn Catiline before they heard the facts.
(d) Not to allow Catiline back into Rome.

3. How did the public respond to Cicero's speech about Catiline in Chapter 6?
(a) They apologized to Cicero.
(b) They were very surprised.
(c) They could not understand what he was saying.
(d) They turned against Catiline.

4. What type of influence did the senate have when Cicero gave Pro Marcello?
(a) Virtually none.
(b) More than when Cicero was consul.
(c) Slightly less than when Cicero was consul.
(d) The same as when Cicero was consul.

5. After making his case in support of giving the death penalty to the conspirators, what did Cicero say he would do in response to whatever the senate decided?
(a) Take responsibility for it.
(b) Challenge it if he did not agree.
(c) Ensure that justice was served.
(d) Give another speech the next day.

6. What did Cicero use to surround the senate while presenting his evidence against Catiline in Chapter 6?
(a) Several senators.
(b) The Roman army.
(c) An armed guard.
(d) A wall.

7. Why did Silanus think the death penalty should be given to the conspirators?
(a) It would be a popular decison with the people.
(b) It would fit their crimes.
(c) It would deter Catiline's other supporters.
(d) It would cost less than imprisoning them.

8. Which one of the following best describes Cicero's state during his exile?
(a) Determined.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Misunderstood.
(d) Questioning.

9. Based on the thwarted conspiracy, Cicero thought the city should be ______________.
(a) Angry.
(b) Jubilant.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Exhausted.

10. As pointed out in the senate debate, what might have made the execution of the conspirators illegal?
(a) They were not arrested properly.
(b) They were just following Catiline's orders.
(c) They were not given a trial.
(d) They did not confess to the crimes.

11. Why did Cicero think the threat of Catiline forming an army against Rome was a possibility?
(a) Catiline had supporters inside as well as outside of the city.
(b) Catiline had supporters within the Roman army.
(c) Catiline had supporters outside of the city.
(d) Catiline had supporters within the city.

12. Which type of reward did Cicero request after preventing a civil war in Chapter 6?
(a) Money.
(b) Property.
(c) Gold.
(d) None.

13. When did Cicero tell the people at the forum about Catiline's conspiracy?
(a) The night of the senate meeting.
(b) The day after the senate meeting.
(c) The morning after the senate meeting.
(d) Two days after the senate meeting.

14. How did Cicero react to what Caesar had done to the republic during his isolation?
(a) He was confused.
(b) He was ambivalent.
(c) He was surprised.
(d) He was horrified.

15. What was made clear about Cicero's Pro Marcello speech?
(a) It was not a defense.
(b) It was not directed towards Caesar.
(c) It was a defense.
(d) It was not directed towards the senate.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long was Cicero exiled under the dictatorship of Caesar?

2. Where did Caesar suggest the conspirators be imprisoned in Chapter 7?

3. What did Cicero admit about his exile in Pro Marcello?

4. Who was responsible for exonerating Cicero from exile?

5. How many speeches did Cicero give after returning to the senate from his exile before Pro Marcello?

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