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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Cicero's Life and Letters, Selection from his Correspondence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was elected consul during the election just prior to the start of the trial?
(a) Julius Caesar.
(b) Verres' friend, Caetus.
(c) Verres' lawyer, Hortensius.
(d) Cicero.

2. What is at stake if Lucius refuses to identify himself with the cause of Roman freedom, according to the final letter?
(a) Lucius' life.
(b) Lucius' citizenship.
(c) Lucius' money.
(d) Lucius' position.

3. How does Cicero feel about Gaius' chance for victory against his rival?
(a) He is in denial.
(b) He is pessimistic.
(c) He is optimistic.
(d) He is realistic.

4. What qualifies Quintus Catulus, according to Cicero?
(a) Poor judgment and honor.
(b) Sagacity and honor.
(c) Poor judgment and dishonesty.
(d) Sagacity and dishonesty.

5. How long did Cicero spend investigating Verres in Sicily?
(a) 110 days.
(b) 75 days.
(c) 50 days.
(d) 40 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Cicero send the third letter?

2. What is Cicero expressing concern for in his third letter?

3. What is the personal connection between Verres and Metellus?

4. In the twentieth letter, Cicero is glad of __________.

5. Where was Cicero going when he wrote the second letter?

(see the answer key)

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