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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. When did Mithridates acquire the territories he controlled during the time of Cicero's speech in Chapter 3?
(a) After his alliance with Rome.
(b) Before his alliance with Rome.
(c) During his alliance with Rome.
(d) Both before and after his alliance with Rome.

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

3. What was Verres' defense strategy?
(a) To prove his innocence.
(b) To slander Cicero.
(c) To delay the trial.
(d) To eliminate the witnesses.

4. How did Verres make it appear as though he built a trireme?
(a) He told a story that did not require witnesses.
(b) He paid witnesses.
(c) He destroyed the accounting books.
(d) He fixed the accounting books.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tigranes was from ____________.

2. Which of the following best describes Pompey's military successes at the time Cicero gave his speech?

3. What did Cicero say he would do if he were in Catiline's position?

4. Which of the following were not included in the crimes against Verres that Cicero spoke of in the conclusion of Chapter 1?

5. What did Cicero say was the response to Catiline still being alive in Chapter 4?

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