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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 is the one thing that could have possibly spared Verres?
(a) The number of times he was wounded in battle.
(b) His donation of several key military weapons.
(c) The length of time he spent in the military.
(d) His military reputation.

2. What did Cicero urge the Roman people to consider about the war in Chapter 3?
(a) Its scale, but not character.
(b) Its character, but not scale.
(c) Its character and scale.
(d) Neither its character nor its scale.

3. What was Cicero describing when he referred to Servilius?
(a) Citizens that had money stolen from them.
(b) Victims of unsubstantiated crimes.
(c) A prison for falsely accused citizens.
(d) Citizens that had property stolen from them.

4. Which sea did Pompey clear of pirates to show his military ability?
(a) Adriatic Sea.
(b) North Sea.
(c) Mediterranean Sea.
(d) Celtic Sea.

5. What is the last thing that Cicero mentioned to prove Verres' lack of participation in the war against runaway slaves?
(a) His knowledge of escaped slaves.
(b) His losses in battle.
(c) His attempts to thwart the capture of slaves.
(d) His abuse of women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cicero say that the Roman people were in danger of losing from the war with Mithridates?

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

3. As Cicero explained, which region were Mithridates and Tigranes trying to conquer?

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

5. Why did Verres choose to flee into exile?

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