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

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

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

4. As Cicero explained, which region were Mithridates and Tigranes trying to conquer?
(a) Lycia.
(b) Galatia.
(c) Syria.
(d) Asia.

5. Which of the following best describes Pompey's military successes at the time Cicero gave his speech?
(a) Average.
(b) Significant.
(c) Unbelievable.
(d) Selective.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Cicero's opinion, what made further conflict inevitable for the Roman people in Chapter 3?

3. How did Cicero describe the conflict between Rome and Mithridates?

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

5. Besides the honor of their ancestors, what else did Cicero say was at stake for the Roman people in the war against Mithridates?

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