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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. In Cicero's opinion, what made further conflict inevitable for the Roman people in Chapter 3?
(a) The loss of funds for the Roman military.
(b) The reduction in funds for the Roman military.
(c) The disappearance of some Rome forces.
(d) The disbanding of some Roman forces.

2. Which of the following is another reason that Cicero gave the jurors to convict Verres in Chapter 2?
(a) The safety of the people Verres had persecuted.
(b) The safety of the witnesses against Verres.
(c) The return of the money that Verres stole.
(d) The return of the items that Verres stole.

3. Where was Cicero's first speech against Catiline given?
(a) Outside.
(b) At Catiline's house.
(c) In the Senate.
(d) At Cicero's house.

4. In which year did Catiline's coup take place?
(a) 59 B.C.
(b) 60 B.C.
(c) 63 B.C.
(d) 62 B.C.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of speech did Cicero give for Pompey in Chapter 3?

2. Which one of the following did Cicero thank for protecting the people against Catiline's treachery?

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

4. What two words did Cicero use to describe Verres in his first speech against him?

5. When was the Second Mithridatic War fought?

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