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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 Cicero describe Marcellus in Chapter 8?
(a) Caesar's greatest enemy.
(b) Caesar's former ally.
(c) Caesar's former enemy.
(d) Caesar's greatest ally.

2. What did Verres do with the Naval's fleet money?
(a) He never used it.
(b) He gave it to the enemies.
(c) He lost it.
(d) He embezzled it.

3. After making his case in support of giving the death penalty to the conspirators, what did Cicero say he would do in response to whatever the senate decided?
(a) Take responsibility for it.
(b) Ensure that justice was served.
(c) Challenge it if he did not agree.
(d) Give another speech the next day.

4. How soon after Catiline left the senate chamber did Cicero give In Catilinam II?
(a) Two days later.
(b) Three days later.
(c) The next day.
(d) The next week.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Cicero end his final speech to Verres in Chapter 2?

2. As Cicero explained, which region were Mithridates and Tigranes trying to conquer?

3. Along with ruining his perceived military career, what else did Cicero accomplish by repeating Verres' crimes in Chapter 2?

4. As pointed out in the senate debate, what might have made the execution of the conspirators illegal?

5. When did Cicero indicate that Catiline had been planning his death?

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