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

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

3. According to what Cicero told Hortensius, the opposing counsel, in Chapter 2, what did Hortensius owe Verres?
(a) Nothing.
(b) His life.
(c) Everything.
(d) Money.

4. Where did Verres falsely report that he had used his own money to build a trireme?
(a) Messana.
(b) Leontini.
(c) Camerina.
(d) Himera.

5. Demonstrating Pompey's military knowledge, how did Cicero describe his rise to power?
(a) Quick and dramatic.
(b) Neither quick nor dramatic.
(c) Quick, but not dramatic.
(d) Dramatic, but not quick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two things did Cicero say the Roman people were eager for in Chapter 3?

2. Where was Verres a governor when he committed the corrupt actions Cicero spoke against?

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

4. Why did Verres choose to flee into exile?

5. What did Cicero urge the Roman people to consider about the war in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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