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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 is another reason that Cicero gave the jurors to convict Verres in Chapter 2?
(a) The safety of the witnesses against Verres.
(b) The return of the items that Verres stole.
(c) The safety of the people Verres had persecuted.
(d) The return of the money that Verres stole.

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

3. According to Cicero's opening of his first speech against Verres, who despised the jurors?
(a) The praetor.
(b) The people.
(c) Verres.
(d) The consul.

4. What did Cicero advise the people to do at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) Guard their homes.
(b) Stay in their homes.
(c) Guard the town.
(d) Stay in town.

5. What did many people wonder about Cicero's Pro Marcello speech?
(a) Why it was not longer.
(b) Why Cicero waited so long to give it.
(c) Why it was not shorter.
(d) Why Cicero gave it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the Fourth Catilinam, what did Cicero tell the senate was the utmost priority?

3. Where did Verres falsely report that he had used his own money to build a trireme?

4. According to the beginning of Cicero's speech in Chapter 4, what was the senate losing patience with about Catiline?

5. Which two things did Cicero say the Roman people were eager for in Chapter 3?

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