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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's opening of his first speech against Verres, who despised the jurors?
(a) Verres.
(b) The praetor.
(c) The people.
(d) The consul.

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

3. According to what Cicero told Hortensius, the opposing counsel, in Chapter 2, what did Hortensius owe Verres?
(a) Money.
(b) Everything.
(c) Nothing.
(d) His life.

4. According to the beginning of Cicero's speech in Chapter 4, what was the senate losing patience with about Catiline?
(a) His incompetence.
(b) His recklessness.
(c) His greed.
(d) His arrogance.

5. Did Cicero say that the region Verres governed could be restored to its previous state?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Most of it could be restored.
(d) Only parts of it could be restored.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Cicero say that Catiline should have been killed by the Roman consul?

3. How many speeches were written in total against Verres?

4. What was Verres' defense strategy?

5. Besides the honor of their ancestors, what else did Cicero say was at stake for the Roman people in the war against Mithridates?

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