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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. According to Cicero in Chapter 5, what was clear about Catiline?
(a) He was a traitor and a fraud.
(b) He was a criminal, a traitor, and a fraud.
(c) He was a criminal and a traitor.
(d) He was a criminal and a fraud.

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

3. In Cicero's opinion, what made further conflict inevitable for the Roman people in Chapter 3?
(a) The reduction in funds for the Roman military.
(b) The disbanding of some Roman forces.
(c) The disappearance of some Rome forces.
(d) The loss of funds for the Roman military.

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

5. What is the last thing that Cicero mentioned to prove Verres' lack of participation in the war against runaway slaves?
(a) His losses in battle.
(b) His attempts to thwart the capture of slaves.
(c) His abuse of women.
(d) His knowledge of escaped slaves.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Cicero think the threat of Catiline forming an army against Rome was a possibility?

3. Which of the following is another reason that Cicero gave the jurors to convict Verres in Chapter 2?

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

5. According to Cicero's opening of his first speech against Verres, who despised the jurors?

(see the answer key)

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