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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, In Catilinam I.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Cicero think that Verres committed crimes against the citizens of Rome?
(a) Amusement.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Greed.
(d) Cicero did not say.

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

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

5. When was Cicero elected consul of Rome?
(a) 64 B.C .
(b) 62 B.C.
(c) 63 B.C.
(d) 61 B.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. For which of the following reasons did Cicero encourage Catiline to go into exile at the end of Chapter 4?

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

3. Who uncovered Catiline's plot to assassinate Cicero?

4. Demonstrating Pompey's military knowledge, how did Cicero describe his rise to power?

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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