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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, De imperio Cn. Pompei ('On the Command of Gnaeus Pompeius').

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How many steps did Cicero suggest the people of Rome should consider when deciding who would lead the Roman military in Chapter 3?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

4. Besides the honor of their ancestors, what else did Cicero say was at stake for the Roman people in the war against Mithridates?
(a) Their pride.
(b) Their economic interests.
(c) Their political interests.
(d) Their reputation.

5. Following his summaries of smaller points, what did Cicero say was enough to convict Verres?
(a) Emphasis.
(b) Context.
(c) Common sense.
(d) Justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cicero assure the Roman people would prevent Pompey from forming a coup at the end of his speech in Chapter 3?

2. As Cicero stated in his first speech against Verres, what would a failure to convict cause?

3. Would the proposal for Pompey to command the Roman forces against Mithridates have gone through without Cicero's speech?

4. Which type of speech were the speeches against Verres considered?

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

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