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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. Why had Catiline not already retreated into exile when Cicero gave his speech?
(a) He did not think Cicero could convict him.
(b) He had bribed all of Cicero's witnesses.
(c) He could not think of where to retreat..
(d) He planned to, but he changed his mind.

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

3. How did Cicero feel about the chance to interact with the people of Rome while giving his endorsement speech for Pompey?
(a) He was humbled.
(b) He was overwhelmed.
(c) He was happy.
(d) He was surprised.

4. What did Cicero insist must be destroyed in order to win the war in Chapter 3?
(a) The price of resignation.
(b) The cost of surrender.
(c) The possibility of disgrace.
(d) The threat of defeat.

5. Did Cicero say that the region Verres governed could be restored to its previous state?
(a) Most of it could be restored.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Only parts of it could be restored.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year were the speeches of In Verrem given?

2. Along with ruining his perceived military career, what else did Cicero accomplish by repeating Verres' crimes in Chapter 2?

3. Why did Cicero think that Verres committed crimes against the citizens of Rome?

4. Which one of Verres' acquaintances was also implicated in the mishandled capture of a pirate captain?

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

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