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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 Cicero end his final speech to Verres in Chapter 2?
(a) With a song.
(b) With a prayer.
(c) With a request.
(d) With a famous quote.

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

3. What was Verres' defense strategy?
(a) To prove his innocence.
(b) To eliminate the witnesses.
(c) To delay the trial.
(d) To slander Cicero.

4. Which type of speech were the speeches against Verres considered?
(a) Only political.
(b) Only judicial.
(c) Political and judicial.
(d) Neither political nor judicial.

5. How many speeches were written in total against Verres?
(a) Seven.
(b) Eight.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many galleys did Heracleo sail around the coast to taunt the people?

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

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

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

5. What was Cicero describing when he referred to Servilius?

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