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

2. As Cicero stated in his first speech against Verres, what would a failure to convict cause?
(a) A confirmation of apathy.
(b) A rejection of apathy.
(c) A rejection of suspicions.
(d) A confirmation of suspicions.

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

4. Which word was used to represent a legal speech in describing Cicero's speeches against Verres?
(a) Juristic.
(b) Ratified.
(c) Juridicial.
(d) Forensic.

5. After making his initial point against Verres, what type of attacks did Cicero launch against Verres' actions and character in Chapter 1?
(a) Lengthy.
(b) Ambiguous.
(c) Intense.
(d) Humorous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Verres do with the Naval's fleet money?

2. What did Cicero promise to the jurors at the end of his first speech against Verres?

3. Tigranes was from ____________.

4. Where was Verres a governor when he committed the corrupt actions Cicero spoke against?

5. Which two things did Cicero say the Roman people were eager for in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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