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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, In Catilinam IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the purpose of the letters that Catiline left as he was leaving the senate chamber?
(a) Only to ask others for help.
(b) To instruct his followers and ask others for help.
(c) Only to instruct his followers.
(d) Neither to instruct his followers nor ask others for help.

2. 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 overwhelmed.
(c) He was humbled.
(d) He was happy.

3. As stated by Cicero in Chapter 5, what is even harder to do than run a country?
(a) Rebuild it.
(b) Protect it.
(c) Save it.
(d) Develop it.

4. What did Cicero think about Caesar's proposal of life imprisonment for the conspirators?
(a) It was irresponsible.
(b) It was amusing.
(c) It was confusing.
(d) It was unworkable.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Pompey's military successes at the time Cicero gave his speech?

2. Tigranes was from ____________.

3. After making his case in support of giving the death penalty to the conspirators, what did Cicero say he would do in response to whatever the senate decided?

4. How did Cicero describe the conflict between Rome and Mithridates?

5. Would the proposal for Pompey to command the Roman forces against Mithridates have gone through without Cicero's speech?

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