1. For which of the following reasons did Cicero encourage Catiline to go into exile at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) To prolong execution.
(b) To avoid execution.
(c) To harm Cicero's reputation.
(d) To help Catiline's reputation.

2. In Cicero's opinion, what made further conflict inevitable for the Roman people in Chapter 3?
(a) The disappearance of some Rome forces.
(b) The disbanding of some Roman forces.
(c) The loss of funds for the Roman military.
(d) The reduction in funds for the Roman military.

3. 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 surprised.
(c) He was happy.
(d) He was overwhelmed.

4. What is the last thing that Cicero mentioned to prove Verres' lack of participation in the war against runaway slaves?
(a) His abuse of women.
(b) His knowledge of escaped slaves.
(c) His attempts to thwart the capture of slaves.
(d) His losses in battle.

5. What did Cicero ask of the crowd in Chapter 5?
(a) Not to follow Catiline.
(b) Not to blame him for apprehending Catiline.
(c) Not to allow Catiline back into Rome.
(d) Not to condemn Catiline before they heard the facts.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Which one of the following is the main purpose of Cicero's Pro Marcello speech?

3. Why did the senate apologize to Cicero after hearing the evidence against Catiline?

4. When did the first hearing against Verres take place?

5. Why did Verres choose to flee into exile?

(see the answer key)

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