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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 hearing about Catalina's plan, what did Cicero convince the Senate to do?
(a) Issue a fine.
(b) Arrest Catalina.
(c) Stop Catalina from leaving the city.
(d) Postpone the elections.

2. How was Cicero described at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Pensive.
(d) Content.

3. How did Caesar gain attention in Chapter 5?
(a) Raising money.
(b) Supporting Cicero.
(c) Spending money.
(d) Opposing Cicero.

4. Which part of the Forum did Everitt detail at length?
(a) Its landscape, buildings, and modern replications of it.
(b) Its landscape and modern replications of it.
(c) Its buildings and modern replications of it.
(d) Its landscape and buildings.

5. What did Everitt think about the Roman Constitution's checks and balances?
(a) There were not enough.
(b) It was not discussed in the book.
(c) There were too many.
(d) There were the right amount.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Cicero prefer to support in the conflict between Caesar and Pompey?

2. How many men that Catalina recruited began to leave after Cicero stopped the conspiracy?

3. Which year was Cicero's second and last child born?

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

5. In a deal that was eventually broken by Clodius, what did Cicero agree to do if Clodius did not launch a prosecution?

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