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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although trying to remain neutral, what did Cicero fear would happen no matter who gained control in Chapter 10?
(a) The Constitution would be destroyed.
(b) The people would be upset.
(c) The Constitution would be ignored.
(d) The people would be resentful.

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

3. What did the Senate do when it appeared that Antony was defeated?
(a) They refused to listen to the people.
(b) They tried to revise the laws.
(c) They became complacent.
(d) They stopped meeting.

4. When did Cicero arrive in Cicilia?
(a) 52 B.C.
(b) 51 B.C.
(c) 50 B.C.
(d) 49 B.C.

5. Despite advocating moderation and compromise, which type of conflict surrounded Cicero as he planned to govern Cicilia?
(a) Financial.
(b) Military.
(c) Personal.
(d) Political.

6. How long did it take before Cicero began to recover from his daughter's passing?
(a) Several months.
(b) Several years.
(c) Several weeks.
(d) Several days.

7. Why did Cicero initially begin giving his famous speeches, the Philippics?
(a) To prevent an attack from Antony.
(b) As a response to Antony's attack.
(c) To restore order to the Senate.
(d) As a way for him to resume his place in the Senate.

8. Which of the following historians was mentioned in the book as documenting the rivalry between Caesar and Pompey?
(a) Appian.
(b) Criton.
(c) Xenophon.
(d) Plutarch.

9. What was Cicero's reputation when he began writing about politics?
(a) He was more famous for his oratory and had a reputation for writing too much.
(b) He had a reputation for writing and speaking just enough.
(c) He was more famous for his writings and had a reputation for speaking too much.
(d) He was equally famous for his oratory, writings and political terms.

10. What year was Octavian born?
(a) 62 B.C.
(b) 63 B.C.
(c) 61 B.C.
(d) 60 B.C.

11. What was the crowd's response to Brutus' claim that Caesar had to be assassinated at the end of Chapter 13?
(a) They refused to accept it.
(b) They were angry.
(c) They were sympathetic.
(d) They ignored it.

12. Who did Cicero prefer to support in the conflict between Caesar and Pompey?
(a) Pompey.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Neither Pompey nor Caesar.
(d) Caesar for some issues and Pompey for other issues.

13. How many times was Antony defeated at the beginning of the war?
(a) Once.
(b) Seven times.
(c) Twice.
(d) Four times.

14. How many people were involved in the conspiracy to kill Caesar?
(a) Forty.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Ten.

15. What description was given of Caesar before he was killed?
(a) Optimistic, but unhealthy.
(b) Depressed, but healthy.
(c) Optimistic and healthy.
(d) Depressed and unhealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the civil war in Chapter 11 end?

2. How did Caesar react to Pompey's murder?

3. How did people agree that Cicero died?

4. Where was Cicero before meeting with Caesar in Chapter 11?

5. How did the opposition to Caesar act when Pompey abandoned Rome?

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