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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Pro Marcello.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Verres make it appear as though he was saving the people in his region from slave revolts?
(a) Unreported revolts.
(b) Falsely reporting revolts that never took place.
(c) Staging fake revolts.
(d) Paying witnesses to fabricate stories.

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 attempts to thwart the capture of slaves.
(c) His losses in battle.
(d) His abuse of women.

3. What did Cicero insist must be destroyed in order to win the war in Chapter 3?
(a) The threat of defeat.
(b) The possibility of disgrace.
(c) The price of resignation.
(d) The cost of surrender.

4. What did Cicero assure the Roman people would prevent Pompey from forming a coup at the end of his speech in Chapter 3?
(a) Pompey's character.
(b) The Roman military.
(c) Pompey's money.
(d) The Roman consul.

5. For how long was Cicero exiled under the dictatorship of Caesar?
(a) Months.
(b) Decades.
(c) Weeks.
(d) Years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the public respond to Cicero's speech about Catiline in Chapter 6?

2. When did Cicero say that Catiline should have been killed by the Roman consul?

3. What did debtors hope would happen by aligning themselves with Catiline?

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

5. Why did Cicero think the threat of Catiline forming an army against Rome was a possibility?

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