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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. As Cicero explained, what did Public Lentulus, Catiline's co-conspirator, attempt to do in order to disrupt the regime in Rome?
(a) Stir up a war.
(b) Recruit members of the Roman military.
(c) Turn the senate against Cicero.
(d) Turn the city against Cicero.

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

3. How did Cicero end his final speech to Verres in Chapter 2?
(a) With a prayer.
(b) With a famous quote.
(c) With a song.
(d) With a request.

4. Following his summaries of smaller points, what did Cicero say was enough to convict Verres?
(a) Justice.
(b) Context.
(c) Common sense.
(d) Emphasis.

5. Which revolt did Cicero reference in order to prove his case against Verres?
(a) Demena.
(b) Triracia.
(c) Triocala.
(d) Alesa.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the Second Mithridatic War fought?

2. When did the first hearing against Verres take place?

3. How many of Catiline's co-conspirators managed to escape after Cicero ordered them to be brought to him?

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

5. Which one of the following was not included in the description that Cicero gave for the men that remained loyal to Catiline because of his past?

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