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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 revolt did Cicero reference in order to prove his case against Verres?
(a) Triocala.
(b) Demena.
(c) Triracia.
(d) Alesa.

2. Which two things did Cicero say the Roman people were eager for in Chapter 3?
(a) Glory and treasure.
(b) Treasure and land.
(c) Glory and renown.
(d) Land and renown.

3. How many letters did Cicero write in condemnation against Catiline and his followers?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

4. How many steps did Cicero suggest the people of Rome should consider when deciding who would lead the Roman military in Chapter 3?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

5. How did Cicero end his final speech to Verres in Chapter 2?
(a) With a song.
(b) With a prayer.
(c) With a famous quote.
(d) With a request.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Cicero intend for Rome to fight the second war in his speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?

2. How did Caesar's position about the conspirators seem to benefit him at the time?

3. Since Cicero could not likely speak against anyone else in the senate the way he had spoken of Catiline, whose respect did Catiline lose?

4. What did Cicero do for one of the envoys that shared information about Lentulus' plot?

5. Why was Cicero not able to execute Catiline?

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