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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Pro Marcello.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When did Cicero tell the people at the forum about Catiline's conspiracy?
(a) The day after the senate meeting.
(b) The morning after the senate meeting.
(c) The night of the senate meeting.
(d) Two days after the senate meeting.

4. What did debtors hope would happen by aligning themselves with Catiline?
(a) Their debt would be alleviated.
(b) They would gain enough money from Catiline's power to pay their debts.
(c) They would gain power.
(d) Their debt would be alleviated, and they would gain power.

5. When did Cicero say that Catiline should have been killed by the Roman consul?
(a) Two days ago.
(b) One day ago.
(c) A short time ago.
(d) A long time ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Cicero categorize Caesar's indication that his life was measured by his own personal achievements rather than the good of the country?

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

3. How soon after Catiline left the senate chamber did Cicero give In Catilinam II?

4. What is the last thing that Cicero mentioned to prove Verres' lack of participation in the war against runaway slaves?

5. How many different types of corrupt groups were there that supported Catiline?

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