Quiz for Evaluating the Evidence 5.3: Cicero and the Plot to Kill Caesar

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1. Which of these could reasonably be deduced on the basis of Cicero's letters?

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Correct. The answer is b. In the fluid and uncertain political environment created by Caesar’s murder, Cicero sought to buy time before committing to one side or the other.
Incorrect. The answer is b. In the fluid and uncertain political environment created by Caesar’s murder, Cicero sought to buy time before committing to one side or the other.
1. Which of these could reasonably be deduced on the basis of Cicero's letters?

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2. Which of these best describes Cicero’s view of the assassination of Caesar?

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C.
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Correct. The answer is a. In Cicero’s view, by leaving Antony alive, the conspirators rid Rome of one tyrant, only to have him replaced by another.
Incorrect. The answer is a. In Cicero’s view, by leaving Antony alive, the conspirators rid Rome of one tyrant, only to have him replaced by another.
2. Which of these best describes Cicero’s view of the assassination of Caesar?

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3. Which of these is the most likely explanation for Cicero's decision to back Octavian?

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Correct. The answer is c. Once war became certain, Cicero joined the side he believed would prevail.
Incorrect. The answer is c. Once war became certain, Cicero joined the side he believed would prevail.
3. Which of these is the most likely explanation for Cicero's decision to back Octavian?