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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. Based on what Cicero said in his speech, how did many people feel about the possibility that Verres could use bribery to cause an acquittal?
(a) They were not worried.
(b) They were worried.
(c) They were overestimating it.
(d) They were underestimating it.

2. Why had Catiline not already retreated into exile when Cicero gave his speech?
(a) He did not think Cicero could convict him.
(b) He planned to, but he changed his mind.
(c) He could not think of where to retreat..
(d) He had bribed all of Cicero's witnesses.

3. 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 money.
(b) The Roman military.
(c) Pompey's character.
(d) The Roman consul.

4. When was the Second Mithridatic War fought?
(a) 84-82 B.C.
(b) 82-80 B.C.
(c) 83-81 B.C.
(d) 81-79 B.C.

5. Why was Cicero not able to execute Catiline?
(a) Misplaced doubt.
(b) Bribed officials.
(c) Lack of evidence.
(d) Popular pressures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cicero say he would do if he were in Catiline's position?

2. How did Cicero describe the conflict between Rome and Mithridates?

3. Where were the conspirators when the senate debated their sentence in Chapter 7?

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

5. Which of the following was part of the decree thanking Cicero for proving Catiline's guilt to the senate?

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