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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, A Strange Madness, The Battle for the Republic, 50-48 B.C..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What did Cicero use to discredit his opponents once he had the support of the governing classes in Chapter 5?
(a) His speaking, writing, and political skills.
(b) His political skills.
(c) His speaking skills.
(d) His writing skills.

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

4. When did Cicero begin to write about politics?
(a) 53 B.C.
(b) 52 B.C.
(c) 55 B.C.
(d) 54 B.C.

5. What age was Cicero when he started giving speeches?
(a) Thirty five.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Twenty five.
(d) Thirty.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Cicero displayed his pride over thwarting Catalina, what did he not realize?

2. Why was the defeat of Verres significant?

3. What type of campaign did Cicero lead while governing Cicilia?

4. What was the book that Caesar dedicated to Cicero about?

5. What did Cicero learn about from Diodotus?

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