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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. What did Cicero say that the Roman people were in danger of losing from the war with Mithridates?
(a) Their military.
(b) Their weapons.
(c) Their money.
(d) Their empire.

2. What did Cicero say was the response to Catiline still being alive in Chapter 4?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Outrage.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Silence.

3. Who uncovered Catiline's plot to assassinate Cicero?
(a) A military general.
(b) A friend of Cicero.
(c) Cicero.
(d) A spy.

4. Would the proposal for Pompey to command the Roman forces against Mithridates have gone through without Cicero's speech?
(a) Only if Cicero gave an endorsement without a speech.
(b) Not likely.
(c) It is unknown.
(d) Most likely.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Following his summaries of smaller points, what did Cicero say was enough to convict Verres?

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

3. How did Cicero categorize the war's outcome in his speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?

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

5. When was the Second Mithridatic War fought?

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