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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. When did the two Consuls trade seniority?
(a) Daily.
(b) Weekly.
(c) Yearly.
(d) Monthly.

2. How was the Roman Constitution developed?
(a) In layers over time.
(b) It was only written once.
(c) With frequent rewrites.
(d) Through new versions every year at the same time.

3. After quickly listing the crimes of Verres, how did Cicero build the case in his opening statement?
(a) By asking for questions.
(b) By explaining the crimes again.
(c) By providing the evidence, explaining the crimes again, and asking for questions.
(d) By providing the evidence.

4. How many inhabitants did Rome have in the First Century, B.C.?
(a) Two million.
(b) Over two million.
(c) Over a million.
(d) Less than a million.

5. How was the city of Rome described in Chapter 3?
(a) Well planned and constructed, and safe.
(b) Well planned and constructed, but dangerous in many places.
(c) Unplanned, chaotically built, but not dangerous.
(d) Unplanned, chaotically built, and dangerous in many places.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Roman government, when could dictators be appointed?

2. Why did the Senate become influential in the Roman government?

3. Who elected the Consuls in the Roman government?

4. Which year was Cicero born?

5. How did Verres react to the probability of defeat?

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