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

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

3. What office did Cicero have when he made the speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?
(a) Censor.
(b) Tribune.
(c) Praetor.
(d) Consul.

4. How many speeches did Cicero give against Verres at the hearings?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to a listing of the crimes Verres had committed, what else was included in Cicero's speech in Chapter 2?

2. How did Cicero end his final speech to Verres in Chapter 2?

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

4. When did the first hearing against Verres take place?

5. After refusing to behead a pirate captain, what did Verres do, according to Cicero?

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