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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. Why did Verres choose to flee into exile?
(a) The jury could not convict him if he was not present.
(b) He thought Cicero would not present his case in his absence.
(c) The evidence was too damning.
(d) He became ill.

2. What type of speech did Cicero give for Pompey in Chapter 3?
(a) Judicial.
(b) Deliberative.
(c) Forensic.
(d) Demonstrative.

3. Did Cicero say that the region Verres governed could be restored to its previous state?
(a) Only parts of it could be restored.
(b) Yes.
(c) Most of it could be restored.
(d) No.

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

5. What did Cicero say about the contract to bribe the jurors in his first speech against Verres?
(a) It had worked in previous cases.
(b) It would be set up shortly.
(c) It will not work in this case.
(d) It had already been set up.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Demonstrating Pompey's military knowledge, how did Cicero describe his rise to power?

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

4. How many speeches did Cicero give against Verres at the hearings?

5. Which one of the following was assumed to be elected to the consulship and help Verres?

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