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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Politics and Foreign Postings, Cicero Enters the Ring, 77-63 B.C..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname was Cicero given while studying certain subjects?
(a) The little author.
(b) The little Greek boy.
(c) The little rhetorician.
(d) The little Greek writer.

2. While defeating Verres in court, what did Cicero do to become more well-known?
(a) He ran local festivals.
(b) He gave weekly speeches.
(c) He wrote for the local newspaper.
(d) He ran several fundraisers.

3. Which types of teachers did Cicero study with during the time he was away from Rome?
(a) Philosophy and politics.
(b) Politics only.
(c) Rhetoric, philosophy, and politics.
(d) Rhetoric and philosophy.

4. How did Everitt refer to Cicero's decision to leave Rome?
(a) Clever.
(b) Mysterious.
(c) Anticipated.
(d) Necessary.

5. Whose army did Cicero fight with in the War of Allies?
(a) Lucius Julius Caesar.
(b) Gaius Marius.
(c) Cnaeus Pompeius Strabo.
(d) Lucius Porcius Cato.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was not included in Chapter 2 as a result of the Wart of Allies?

2. How long did Cicero spend polishing his speeches in the beginning of his career?

3. Although Cicero's exact reason for leaving Rome was not well known, what might have been a possibility?

4. What did Cicero learn about from Diodotus?

5. Which subjects did Cicero study extensively as a young man?

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