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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. How did Cicero categorize the war's outcome in his speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?
(a) It looked largely won to some.
(b) It looked largely lost to some.
(c) It looked largely lost to all.
(d) It looked largely won to all.

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

3. What did Cicero promise to the jurors at the end of his first speech against Verres?
(a) To present an indefensible prosecution.
(b) Not to be late for the hearings.
(c) To be creative in his attempts to prosecute.
(d) Not to use any tricky legal moves.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which type of speech were the speeches against Verres considered?

2. What was Cicero describing when he referred to Servilius?

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

4. Which sea did Pompey clear of pirates to show his military ability?

5. If Verres was not convicted, what did Cicero think would happen in the judicial system?

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