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

2. Besides trying to convince the Senate to ratify his conquests, what was Pompey's goal after returning to Italy?
(a) Acquiring money for veterans.
(b) Starting another war.
(c) Acquiring farms for veterans.
(d) Stopping another war.

3. Which help did Caesar ask Cicero for in Chapter 10?
(a) To raise money.
(b) To develop better laws.
(c) To be a propaganda agent.
(d) To lead the military.

4. When did Cicero begin studying law in Rome?
(a) 100 B.C.
(b) 90 B.C.
(c) 95 B.C.
(d) 85 B.C.

5. What was the main charge in the first Catilinarian conspiracy?
(a) Bribery.
(b) Extortion.
(c) Attempted murder.
(d) Theft.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which form of evidence did Cicero use to prove Catalina guilty?

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

3. Where was Cicero going when he was caught by the tribune?

4. How did Cicero voice his disapproval of Caesar's actions in getting a land reform bill passed?

5. Although trying to remain neutral, what did Cicero fear would happen no matter who gained control in Chapter 10?

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