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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue-Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Roman people vote to expel anyone who had put a citizen to death without trial?
(a) 60 BCE.
(b) 58 BCE.
(c) 57 BCE.
(d) 54 BCE.

2. When did Cicero dodge an assassination attempt in 63 BCE?
(a) December 3.
(b) September 30.
(c) October 11.
(d) November 7.

3. What is the date at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) 56 BCE.
(b) 63 BCE.
(c) 45 BCE.
(d) 72 BCE.

4. How old were Catline and Cicero when they faced off before the senate in 63 BCE?
(a) 50s.
(b) 30s.
(c) 40s.
(d) 60s.

5. How far was the town where Cicero grew up from Rome?
(a) 57 miles.
(b) 65 miles.
(c) Around 80 miles.
(d) About 70 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Hungarian protesters use one of Cicero's phrases to protest the rewrite of the constitution?

2. When did Constantine convert to Christianity?

3. How many of Cicero's letters survived?

4. When did European cities begin to reach a million inhabitants?

5. In 63 BCE, who gave Cicero intelligence regarding a violent plot?

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