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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 apathy.
(b) A rejection of suspicions.
(c) A confirmation of suspicions.
(d) A confirmation of apathy.

2. When did Verres serve as governor?
(a) 70-68 B.C.
(b) 74-72 B.C.
(c) 73-71 B.C.
(d) 71-69 B.C.

3. What year were the speeches of In Verrem given?
(a) 67 B.C.
(b) 70 B.C.
(c) 68 B.C.
(d) 71 B.C.

4. After refusing to behead a pirate captain, what did Verres do, according to Cicero?
(a) Set the pirate free.
(b) Gave the pirate a job.
(c) Provided the pirate with food.
(d) Gave the pirate money.

5. Did Cicero say that the region Verres governed could be restored to its previous state?
(a) Most of it could be restored.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Only parts of it could be restored.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Verres a governor when he committed the corrupt actions Cicero spoke against?

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

3. How many speeches were not actually given by Cicero because Verres had already gone into exile?

4. According to Cicero's opening of his first speech against Verres, who despised the jurors?

5. What did Cicero accuse Verres of doing with the witnesses of the corrupt trials he ran?

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