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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. How did Verres make it appear as though he built a trireme?
(a) He destroyed the accounting books.
(b) He fixed the accounting books.
(c) He told a story that did not require witnesses.
(d) He paid witnesses.

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

3. What two words did Cicero use to describe Verres in his first speech against him?
(a) Reckless and idiotic.
(b) Reckless and irresponsible.
(c) Insane and irresponsible.
(d) Reckless and insane.

4. Where was Verres a governor when he committed the corrupt actions Cicero spoke against?
(a) Sicily.
(b) Palermo.
(c) Napoli.
(d) Rome.

5. How many galleys did Heracleo sail around the coast to taunt the people?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year were the speeches of In Verrem given?

2. Why did Verres choose to flee into exile?

3. Which of the following were not included in the crimes against Verres that Cicero spoke of in the conclusion of Chapter 1?

4. Cicero told the jurors that the attempt to bribe them should be taken as ______________.

5. How many speeches were written in total against Verres?

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