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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when young Caesar arrives in Rome?
(a) Cicero initially plans to move from Rome to avoid him.
(b) Cicero initially tries to stop his plans for power.
(c) Cicero initially befriends him.
(d) Cicero initially ignores him.

2. What does Cinna's disappearance lead some to believe?
(a) That Cinna has joined forces with Pompey.
(b) That Cinna fled in fear of Pompey.
(c) That Cinna is plotting an attack on Pompey.
(d) That Pompey killed Cinna.

3. What does Cicero take the time to learn about everyone he meets?
(a) Their background.
(b) Their financial situation.
(c) Their name.
(d) Their profession.

4. What is Cicero's reputation as praetor?
(a) He is fair and careful.
(b) He is unfair and reckless.
(c) He is presumptuous and confident.
(d) He is naive and short tempered.

5. Whom does Caesar's daughter eventually marry?
(a) Sulla.
(b) Marius.
(c) Pompey.
(d) Brutus.

6. What does Pompey wait for before going to the aid of Metellus?
(a) Sulla's request.
(b) Cinna's request.
(c) Marius's request.
(d) Metellus's request.

7. What does Caesar use to build support for himself as a Roman leader?
(a) Marius's money.
(b) Contributions by the people of Rome.
(c) Pompey's money.
(d) The spoils of war.

8. Where does Cicero serve as a priest before returning to Rome?
(a) Cilicia.
(b) Cappadocia.
(c) Syria.
(d) Armenia.

9. Whose dream warns Caesar of his fate?
(a) Cornelia.
(b) Pompeia.
(c) Cleopatra.
(d) Calpurnia.

10. How is Pompey mentioned in Sulla's will?
(a) He is not mentioned.
(b) He is awarded half of Sulla's possessions.
(c) He is awarded a small part of Sulla's possessions.
(d) He is mentioned only briefly as a friend.

11. What happens to Mithridates after Pompey defeats him?
(a) Mithridates joins Pompey's army.
(b) Mithridates escapes.
(c) Mithridates pleads for his life.
(d) Mithridates attacks Pompey.

12. What does Caesar do when his first wife dies, endearing him to the people?
(a) He speaks at her funeral.
(b) He carries a locket she gave him.
(c) He orders a day of prayer for her.
(d) He pays to have her buried in a better location than was planned.

13. Along with the dowry from his wife, what helps Cicero maintain his modest lifestyle?
(a) Money from the council officials who appreciate his work.
(b) Money from people who appreciate his work.
(c) A large inheritance.
(d) A small inheritance.

14. What does Cicero do after retiring from public life?
(a) He farms.
(b) He entertains people with his speeches.
(c) He writes.
(d) He visits relatives.

15. Why do Caesar and Pompey hide their dislike for each other?
(a) They fear Marius.
(b) They fear each other.
(c) They fear the omens.
(d) They fear Crassus.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Cicero return to Rome?

2. Who pays Caesar's debt when he is stopped on his way to Spain?

3. What is Caesar known for during a battle?

4. Which city does Pompey help rebuild on his way home to Rome?

5. What do the people fear when the senate session lasts longer than normal?

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