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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Cicero's Civil War, Against Marc Antony, January—April, 43 B.C., Chapter 16, Death at the Seaside, The End of the Republic, April—November, 43 B.C., Chapter 17, Postmortems.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Cicero defend in his book about oratory in Chapter 8?
(a) The origins of rhetoric.
(b) The reasons of rhetoric.
(c) The future of rhetoric.
(d) The practice of rhetoric.

2. How long did Cicero spend polishing his speeches in the beginning of his career?
(a) Hours.
(b) Weeks.
(c) Days.
(d) Minutes.

3. What did the conspirators do in order to diminish the seriousness of genuine support for Caesar?
(a) Prevent others from talking to Caesar.
(b) Insult Caesar excessively.
(c) Avoid talking to Caesar.
(d) Compliment Caesar excessively.

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

5. Which subjects did Cicero study extensively as a young man?
(a) Literature, rhetoric, and astronomy.
(b) Literature, philosophy, and rhetoric.
(c) Literature, philosophy, astronomy, and rhetoric.
(d) Literature, astronomy, and philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was unclear about Cicero's actions leading to his death?

2. When did Nepos prevent Cicero from giving a speech?

3. What did Cicero use to discredit his opponents once he had the support of the governing classes in Chapter 5?

4. Which of the following was Cicero's main objective in restoring the Republic?

5. Why did Cicero use his victory in a famous case to flatter the lower classes in Chapter 4?

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