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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, In Catilinam I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Cicero accuse Verres of doing with the witnesses of the corrupt trials he ran?
(a) Killing them.
(b) Exiling them.
(c) Refusing to allow them to testify.
(d) Erasing their testimonies.

2. Which of the following were not included in the crimes against Verres that Cicero spoke of in the conclusion of Chapter 1?
(a) Intentional use of a false identity.
(b) Cruelty against citizens and allies.
(c) Indirect blasphemy.
(d) Embezzlement.

3. According to the beginning of Cicero's speech in Chapter 4, what was the senate losing patience with about Catiline?
(a) His arrogance.
(b) His incompetence.
(c) His greed.
(d) His recklessness.

4. When did Cicero indicate that Catiline had been planning his death?
(a) The previous night.
(b) The previous year.
(c) The previous month.
(d) The previous week.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Along with ruining his perceived military career, what else did Cicero accomplish by repeating Verres' crimes in Chapter 2?

2. Who uncovered Catiline's plot to assassinate Cicero?

3. What did Cicero assure the Roman people would prevent Pompey from forming a coup at the end of his speech in Chapter 3?

4. Which one of Verres' acquaintances was also implicated in the mishandled capture of a pirate captain?

5. Since Cicero could not likely speak against anyone else in the senate the way he had spoken of Catiline, whose respect did Catiline lose?

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