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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, In Catilinam III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Cicero think that Verres committed crimes against the citizens of Rome?
(a) Amusement.
(b) Cicero did not say.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Greed.

2. After making his initial point against Verres, what type of attacks did Cicero launch against Verres' actions and character in Chapter 1?
(a) Ambiguous.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Intense.
(d) Lengthy.

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

4. What did Verres do with the Naval's fleet money?
(a) He gave it to the enemies.
(b) He lost it.
(c) He embezzled it.
(d) He never used it.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Cicero's opinion, what made further conflict inevitable for the Roman people in Chapter 3?

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

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

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

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