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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. Which one of the following was assumed to be elected to the consulship and help Verres?
(a) Hortensius.
(b) Metellus.
(c) Nasica.
(d) Sisenna.

2. Which two things did Cicero say the Roman people were eager for in Chapter 3?
(a) Glory and treasure.
(b) Land and renown.
(c) Treasure and land.
(d) Glory and renown.

3. What type of speech did Cicero give for Pompey in Chapter 3?
(a) Judicial.
(b) Deliberative.
(c) Forensic.
(d) Demonstrative.

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

5. Mithridates, the enemy of Rome, was from ______________.
(a) Pontus.
(b) Bithynia.
(c) Macedonia.
(d) Parthia.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the one thing that could have possibly spared Verres?

4. When did Mithridates acquire the territories he controlled during the time of Cicero's speech in Chapter 3?

5. If Verres was not convicted, what did Cicero think would happen in the judicial system?

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