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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pompey do after defeating the revolt, led by Brutus?
(a) He exiles Brutus from Rome.
(b) He imprisons Brutus.
(c) He kills Brutus.
(d) He lets Brutus go.

2. Which city does Pompey help rebuild on his way home to Rome?
(a) Nikaia.
(b) Pireas.
(c) Peristeri.
(d) Athens.

3. Whose presence helps Pompey defeat Sertorius?
(a) Metellus.
(b) Crassus.
(c) Marius.
(d) Caesar.

4. What does Caesar do when he is captured by Sulla's men?
(a) He escapes when they are not looking.
(b) He tricks them into thinking Sulla has ordered his release.
(c) He kills one of them and is released.
(d) He uses bribery to free himself.

5. What is Pompey known for occasionally doing with captured nobles?
(a) Allowing them to escape.
(b) Burning them.
(c) Convincing them to join his army.
(d) Beheading them.

6. What does Caesar do for Cleopatra?
(a) He arranges for her to take the throne with her brother.
(b) He offers to relocate her to Rome.
(c) He gives her a small fortune.
(d) He gives her many rare jewels before leaving.

7. What does Cicero occasionally do in order to garner glory?
(a) He risks his life to provide stories to tell.
(b) He magnifies his achievements.
(c) He associates with those who have accomplished great things.
(d) He takes the stories of others as his own.

8. What causes Cicero's second divorce?
(a) His daughter's death.
(b) His return to public office.
(c) His wife's unfaithfulness.
(d) His time away from home.

9. What happens to Clodius while Cicero is away?
(a) He disappears.
(b) He is exiled.
(c) He is killed.
(d) He is prosecuted.

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

11. Who gives Pompey the nickname, "The Great"?
(a) Marius.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Cinna.
(d) Sulla.

12. How many people join Cicero's appeal to the city when he is called upon to defend the death penalty imposed on Catiline's men?
(a) About thirty thousand.
(b) About ten thousand.
(c) About five thousand.
(d) About twenty thousand.

13. Why does Pompey want to avoid fighting Caesar?
(a) He is afraid of Caesar.
(b) Bad weather.
(c) Bad omens.
(d) He has less troops than Caesar.

14. Where is Caesar betrayed and murdered?
(a) On the senate floor.
(b) In the public square.
(c) At his house.
(d) Outside of the court building.

15. What does Pompey do with Sertorius's letters after his death?
(a) Throws them into the sea without reading them.
(b) Burns them without reading them.
(c) Throws them into the sea after reading them.
(d) Burns them after reading them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Caesar and Pompey hide their dislike for each other?

2. What reason does Considius give for his general lack of fear?

3. What does Caesar do when his first wife dies, endearing him to the people?

4. How long does it take Pompey to win the war in Africa?

5. Who objects when Caesar attempts to use the treasury's money to fund a war?

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