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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 did Cicero ask of the crowd in Chapter 5?
(a) Not to follow Catiline.
(b) Not to blame him for apprehending Catiline.
(c) Not to allow Catiline back into Rome.
(d) Not to condemn Catiline before they heard the facts.

2. How soon after Catiline left the senate chamber did Cicero give In Catilinam II?
(a) The next day.
(b) The next week.
(c) Two days later.
(d) Three days later.

3. How many ex-consuls agreed with Silanus about giving the death penalty to the conspirators?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Sixteen.

4. What office did Cicero have when he made the speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?
(a) Praetor.
(b) Tribune.
(c) Consul.
(d) Censor.

5. Which of the following best describes Pompey's military successes at the time Cicero gave his speech?
(a) Average.
(b) Selective.
(c) Significant.
(d) Unbelievable.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the Fourth Catilinam given?

2. What did Cicero insist must be destroyed in order to win the war in Chapter 3?

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

4. In the Fourth Catilinam, when did Cicero request a decision from the senate about the sentencing of the conspirators?

5. What position did Silanus have?

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