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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Phillipic II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Antonius seized control of Rome, what regret did Cicero mention at the beginning of the second Philipic?
(a) The Romans did not thwart Antonius' actions.
(b) He had been attacked by enemies of the Roman people.
(c) The Republic had been reduced to a dictatorship.
(d) He did not prevent Antonius' corrupt actions.

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

3. Why was Cicero not able to execute Catiline?
(a) Misplaced doubt.
(b) Popular pressures.
(c) Lack of evidence.
(d) Bribed officials.

4. How did Cicero feel about the chance to interact with the people of Rome while giving his endorsement speech for Pompey?
(a) He was surprised.
(b) He was humbled.
(c) He was happy.
(d) He was overwhelmed.

5. How soon after Catiline left the senate chamber did Cicero give In Catilinam II?
(a) Three days later.
(b) The next week.
(c) Two days later.
(d) The next day.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did the people respond to the verdicts of the corrupt trials that Verres ran?

3. What did Cicero advise Caesar to do about the possibility of an attack or assassination?

4. What position did Silanus have?

5. Which two things did Cicero say the Roman people were eager for in Chapter 3?

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