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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Cato the Elder on Old Age, On Old Age.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Sicily's praetor?
(a) Marcus Caesonius.
(b) Lucius Metellus.
(c) Junius.
(d) Marcus Glabrio.

2. In section two of On Old Age, what deficiency does Cato say can be staved off with exercise?
(a) Slow walk.
(b) Memory loss.
(c) Eye sight.
(d) Back pain.

3. According to Cicero, whose ideal is "to live consistently with nature"?
(a) Realists.
(b) Stoics.
(c) Senators.
(d) Jurists.

4. What defeated Verres' imprudence in selecting the judges to attempt to bribe?
(a) Cicero's spies.
(b) Cicero's bribes.
(c) Cicero's diligence.
(d) Cicero's honesty.

5. What is the personal connection between Verres and Metellus?
(a) Childhood friend.
(b) Cousin.
(c) None.
(d) Step brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was elected consul during the election just prior to the start of the trial?

2. What are Cicero feelings about Pompey's decision to go against Caesar?

3. According to Cicero, toward whom is his work targeted?

4. Whom does Verres think ill of in Cicero's third argument against Verres?

5. What happened to Curio's friend after Antony's election as augur?

(see the answer key)

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