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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 the following was assumed to be elected to the consulship and help Verres?
(a) Metellus.
(b) Nasica.
(c) Sisenna.
(d) Hortensius.

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

3. What two words did Cicero use to describe Verres in his first speech against him?
(a) Reckless and idiotic.
(b) Reckless and irresponsible.
(c) Reckless and insane.
(d) Insane and irresponsible.

4. What had happened to the courts, according to Cicero in Chapter 1?
(a) They had been tarnished.
(b) They had been vindicated.
(c) They had been mocked.
(d) They had been disgraced.

5. What did Cicero say that the Roman people were in danger of losing from the war with Mithridates?
(a) Their money.
(b) Their empire.
(c) Their weapons.
(d) Their military.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of Verres' acquaintances was also implicated in the mishandled capture of a pirate captain?

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

3. What promise did Cicero make to the citizens of Rome at the end of Chapter 5?

4. How did Catiline respond to Cicero in Chapter 5?

5. How did Catiline leave the senate chamber in Chapter 5?

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