Cicero was too sassy for one video

Cicero was too sassy for one video

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript highlights Cicero's sharp wit and clever comebacks, particularly in response to a senator's insult about his commoner background. It also covers his speeches against Marc Anthony and his poetic pursuits, including an epic poem about himself, which was criticized for being self-indulgent.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Cicero's response when a senator questioned his lineage?

He made a witty remark about the senator's mother.

He praised his father.

He challenged the senator to a debate.

He ignored the comment.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many speeches did Cicero make against Marc Anthony?

10

12

16

14

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of Cicero's epic poem?

It was about his own life.

It was a historical account.

It was a fictional adventure.

It was a romantic tale.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did people react to Cicero's epic poem?

They found it too short.

They praised it highly.

They ignored it.

They criticized it for being self-centered.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Cicero do after receiving criticism for his poem?

He published a different genre.

He revised the original poem.

He wrote a sequel.

He stopped writing.