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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of Verres' acquaintances was also implicated in the mishandled capture of a pirate captain?
(a) Archonides.
(b) Aeschrio.
(c) Cleomenes.
(d) Lyso.

2. When did the first hearing against Verres take place?
(a) August 7-14.
(b) June 2-10.
(c) June 4-11.
(d) August 5-13.

3. Which one of the following did Cicero thank for protecting the people against Catiline's treachery?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Saturn.
(c) Mars.
(d) Neptune.

4. How did Verres make it appear as though he was saving the people in his region from slave revolts?
(a) Paying witnesses to fabricate stories.
(b) Falsely reporting revolts that never took place.
(c) Unreported revolts.
(d) Staging fake revolts.

5. How many galleys did Heracleo sail around the coast to taunt the people?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Cicero not consider the group of unruly destitute followers of Catiline to be a threat?

2. How many speeches were not actually given by Cicero because Verres had already gone into exile?

3. What two words did Cicero use to describe Verres in his first speech against him?

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

5. What did Cicero urge the Roman people to consider about the war in Chapter 3?

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