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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. Which revolt did Cicero reference in order to prove his case against Verres?
(a) Triocala.
(b) Demena.
(c) Alesa.
(d) Triracia.

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

3. Following his summaries of smaller points, what did Cicero say was enough to convict Verres?
(a) Context.
(b) Justice.
(c) Emphasis.
(d) Common sense.

4. Where did Verres falsely report that he had used his own money to build a trireme?
(a) Leontini.
(b) Messana.
(c) Camerina.
(d) Himera.

5. After refusing to behead a pirate captain, what did Verres do, according to Cicero?
(a) Gave the pirate money.
(b) Gave the pirate a job.
(c) Provided the pirate with food.
(d) Set the pirate free.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Cicero stated in his first speech against Verres, what would a failure to convict cause?

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

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

4. According to what Cicero told Hortensius, the opposing counsel, in Chapter 2, what did Hortensius owe Verres?

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

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