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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, De imperio Cn. Pompei ('On the Command of Gnaeus Pompeius').

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Along with ruining his perceived military career, what else did Cicero accomplish by repeating Verres' crimes in Chapter 2?
(a) He eliminated the accusation of bias against his opinion.
(b) He exposed inconsistencies in Verres' defense.
(c) He made his speeches entertaining.
(d) He exposed corruption.

2. Which hearing was Verres convicted at after he failed to appear?
(a) The first.
(b) The second.
(c) The third.
(d) The fourth.

3. When did Verres serve as governor?
(a) 73-71 B.C.
(b) 71-69 B.C.
(c) 74-72 B.C.
(d) 70-68 B.C.

4. Tigranes was from ____________.
(a) Pisidia.
(b) Cyrenaica.
(c) Armenia.
(d) Parthia.

5. How many speeches were not actually given by Cicero because Verres had already gone into exile?
(a) Two.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cicero insist must be destroyed in order to win the war in Chapter 3?

2. How did Cicero describe the conflict between Rome and Mithridates?

3. What is the one thing that could have possibly spared Verres?

4. Based on what Cicero said in his speech, how did many people feel about the possibility that Verres could use bribery to cause an acquittal?

5. What is the last thing that Cicero mentioned to prove Verres' lack of participation in the war against runaway slaves?

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