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

2. Which word was used to represent a legal speech in describing Cicero's speeches against Verres?
(a) Juristic.
(b) Juridicial.
(c) Ratified.
(d) Forensic.

3. How did the people respond to the verdicts of the corrupt trials that Verres ran?
(a) They were sad.
(b) They were silent.
(c) They were horrified.
(d) They were confused.

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

5. What did Cicero promise to the jurors at the end of his first speech against Verres?
(a) To be creative in his attempts to prosecute.
(b) Not to be late for the hearings.
(c) To present an indefensible prosecution.
(d) Not to use any tricky legal moves.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many speeches did Cicero give against Verres at the hearings?

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

3. Which revolt did Cicero reference in order to prove his case against Verres?

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

5. What two words did Cicero use to describe Verres in his first speech against him?

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