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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. Mithridates, the enemy of Rome, was from ______________.
(a) Parthia.
(b) Macedonia.
(c) Pontus.
(d) Bithynia.

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

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

4. When did Nero think the decision about the conspirators' sentence should be made?
(a) In two weeks.
(b) In one week.
(c) After Catiline was captured or killed.
(d) Before Catiline was captured or killed.

5. Would the proposal for Pompey to command the Roman forces against Mithridates have gone through without Cicero's speech?
(a) Most likely.
(b) Only if Cicero gave an endorsement without a speech.
(c) It is unknown.
(d) Not likely.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which sea did Pompey clear of pirates to show his military ability?

2. What did Catiline point out about Cicero's family in Chapter 5?

3. How did Cicero explain that the death penalty for the conspirators would not be illegal?

4. What did Cicero ask of the crowd in Chapter 5?

5. What was the purpose of the letters that Catiline left as he was leaving the senate chamber?

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