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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many inhabitants did Rome have in the First Century, B.C.?
(a) Two million.
(b) Over a million.
(c) Less than a million.
(d) Over two million.

2. How much was known about Cicero's mother, Helvia?
(a) Little on some topics, a lot on others.
(b) Little.
(c) A moderate amount.
(d) A lot.

3. According to Cicero in his speech to the Senators in Chapter 4, what did their reputation depend on?
(a) Their ability to convict Verres.
(b) Their ability to deliver a fast decision.
(c) Their understanding of each crime.
(d) Their willingness to hear all the evidence.

4. Who did Cicero represent in the case against Verres?
(a) The Committee.
(b) The Sicilians.
(c) The Senate.
(d) The Council.

5. Which of the following was not included in Chapter 2 as a result of the Wart of Allies?
(a) Italy became united.
(b) The Romans moved to other areas.
(c) The shock of the stability of the Republic.
(d) Cultural divisions diminished.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which year did Cicero leave Rome in Chapter 3?

2. Besides trying to convince the Senate to ratify his conquests, what was Pompey's goal after returning to Italy?

3. How did Caesar give his consent for Cicero's return from exile?

4. What is another way to describe the social class of the Patricians?

5. What did Everitt think about the Roman Constitution's checks and balances?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Cicero protect himself against Clodius and his gang?

2. What caused Cicero to be exiled from Rome?

3. Why did Cicero decide to become an advocate?

4. Why was Cicero's case against Verres significant?

5. Why did Cicero flatter the lower classes after a major victory as Praetor?

6. How was the Roman Constitution described in Chapter 1?

7. What was the result of the War of Allies?

8. Where did Cicero have an administrative post and how long was he there?

9. Why did Cicero not give a speech at the end of his Consulship?

10. How did Cicero win the Roscius case?

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