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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, In Verrum II.5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Cicero stated in his first speech against Verres, what would a failure to convict cause?
(a) A rejection of suspicions.
(b) A confirmation of apathy.
(c) A rejection of apathy.
(d) A confirmation of suspicions.

2. What is the one thing that could have possibly spared Verres?
(a) His donation of several key military weapons.
(b) The number of times he was wounded in battle.
(c) His military reputation.
(d) The length of time he spent in the military.

3. Along with ruining his perceived military career, what else did Cicero accomplish by repeating Verres' crimes in Chapter 2?
(a) He made his speeches entertaining.
(b) He exposed corruption.
(c) He exposed inconsistencies in Verres' defense.
(d) He eliminated the accusation of bias against his opinion.

4. After making his initial point against Verres, what type of attacks did Cicero launch against Verres' actions and character in Chapter 1?
(a) Intense.
(b) Ambiguous.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Lengthy.

5. 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 underestimating it.
(b) They were worried.
(c) They were overestimating it.
(d) They were not worried.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Verres do with the Naval's fleet money?

2. As Cicero explained to the jurors, what effect did the scheduling of the court date have on his efforts to collect evidence?

3. Which of the following is another reason that Cicero gave the jurors to convict Verres in Chapter 2?

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

5. How did Verres make it appear as though he built a trireme?

(see the answer key)

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