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

2. In which year did Catiline's coup take place?
(a) 62 B.C.
(b) 60 B.C.
(c) 59 B.C.
(d) 63 B.C.

3. Which of the following consul-elects agreed with Silanus about sentencing the conspirators to death?
(a) Murena.
(b) Calpurnius.
(c) Marcellinus.
(d) Hibrida.

4. What happened to remove all doubt of Catiline's guilt?
(a) Catline sent a written confession in a letter to a supporter.
(b) Catiline reached an ally's camp.
(c) Catiline planned a meeting of his supporters.
(d) Catiline refused to appear at the second hearing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following was assumed to be elected to the consulship and help Verres?

2. Where was Cicero's first speech against Catiline given?

3. How many speeches were written in total against Verres?

4. What was made clear about Cicero's Pro Marcello speech?

5. Did Cicero say that the region Verres governed could be restored to its previous state?

(see the answer key)

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