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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, In Catilinam IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Cicero feel about the chance to interact with the people of Rome while giving his endorsement speech for Pompey?
(a) He was humbled.
(b) He was happy.
(c) He was surprised.
(d) He was overwhelmed.

2. What type of speech did Cicero give for Pompey in Chapter 3?
(a) Forensic.
(b) Demonstrative.
(c) Judicial.
(d) Deliberative.

3. After making his case in support of giving the death penalty to the conspirators, what did Cicero say he would do in response to whatever the senate decided?
(a) Challenge it if he did not agree.
(b) Ensure that justice was served.
(c) Take responsibility for it.
(d) Give another speech the next day.

4. Which sea did Pompey clear of pirates to show his military ability?
(a) Adriatic Sea.
(b) Mediterranean Sea.
(c) North Sea.
(d) Celtic Sea.

5. Mithridates, the enemy of Rome, was from ______________.
(a) Macedonia.
(b) Parthia.
(c) Pontus.
(d) Bithynia.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Mithridates acquire the territories he controlled during the time of Cicero's speech in Chapter 3?

2. In the Fourth Catilinam, what did Cicero tell the senate was the utmost priority?

3. Which word did Cicero use to describe Catiline's army in comparison to the Roman army?

4. How did Catiline respond to Cicero in Chapter 5?

5. According to Cicero in Chapter 5, what was clear about Catiline?

(see the answer key)

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