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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. Which of the following were not included in the crimes against Verres that Cicero spoke of in the conclusion of Chapter 1?
(a) Embezzlement.
(b) Intentional use of a false identity.
(c) Cruelty against citizens and allies.
(d) Indirect blasphemy.

2. As Cicero explained, which region were Mithridates and Tigranes trying to conquer?
(a) Syria.
(b) Lycia.
(c) Galatia.
(d) Asia.

3. Which of the following best describes Pompey's military successes at the time Cicero gave his speech?
(a) Significant.
(b) Average.
(c) Selective.
(d) Unbelievable.

4. What did Cicero think about Caesar's proposal of life imprisonment for the conspirators?
(a) It was confusing.
(b) It was amusing.
(c) It was irresponsible.
(d) It was unworkable.

5. How did Caesar's position about the conspirators seem to benefit him at the time?
(a) Neither politically nor publicly.
(b) Only politically.
(c) Only publicly.
(d) Both politically and publicly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cicero insist must be destroyed in order to win the war in Chapter 3?

2. How did Cicero react to what Caesar had done to the republic during his isolation?

3. According to some interpretations, how was Cicero trying to cause the return of republican liberties with his Pro Marcello speech?

4. When did Nero think the decision about the conspirators' sentence should be made?

5. What is the one thing that could have possibly spared Verres?

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