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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. For which of the following reasons did Cicero encourage Catiline to go into exile at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) To prolong execution.
(b) To avoid execution.
(c) To harm Cicero's reputation.
(d) To help Catiline's reputation.

2. What two words did Cicero use to describe Verres in his first speech against him?
(a) Reckless and insane.
(b) Reckless and idiotic.
(c) Reckless and irresponsible.
(d) Insane and irresponsible.

3. When did Cicero say that Catiline should have been killed by the Roman consul?
(a) Two days ago.
(b) One day ago.
(c) A long time ago.
(d) A short time ago.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the first thing that Cicero did to open his speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?

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

4. How did the people respond to the verdicts of the corrupt trials that Verres ran?

5. When did the first hearing against Verres take place?

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