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

2. How did Cicero explain that the death penalty for the conspirators would not be illegal?
(a) The law did not apply to traitors.
(b) There was an amendment to the law that allowed it.
(c) There was no law that required a fair trial.
(d) The law had not been followed in the past, and it was void.

3. Would the proposal for Pompey to command the Roman forces against Mithridates have gone through without Cicero's speech?
(a) Most likely.
(b) Only if Cicero gave an endorsement without a speech.
(c) It is unknown.
(d) Not likely.

4. What did Cicero use to surround the senate while presenting his evidence against Catiline in Chapter 6?
(a) Several senators.
(b) A wall.
(c) The Roman army.
(d) An armed guard.

5. What did Cicero assure the Roman people would prevent Pompey from forming a coup at the end of his speech in Chapter 3?
(a) Pompey's character.
(b) Pompey's money.
(c) The Roman consul.
(d) The Roman military.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Cicero choose not to return to the senate when Antonius demanded it?

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

3. What did Cicero admit about his exile in Pro Marcello?

4. How did Cicero react to what Caesar had done to the republic during his isolation?

5. Why did Silanus think the death penalty should be given to the conspirators?

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