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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. If Verres was not convicted, what did Cicero think would happen in the judicial system?
(a) There would be vicious acts against the decision.
(b) There would be an upheaval.
(c) There would be silence.
(d) There would be challenges to the decision.

2. When did Cicero say that Catiline should have been killed by the Roman consul?
(a) A short time ago.
(b) A long time ago.
(c) Two days ago.
(d) One day ago.

3. What was the first thing that Cicero did to open his speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?
(a) He complimented the crowd.
(b) He pointed to Pompey.
(c) He thanked the Roman military.
(d) He criticized Mithridates.

4. As Cicero explained to the jurors, what effect did the scheduling of the court date have on his efforts to collect evidence?
(a) It made it more difficult.
(b) It made it more enjoyable.
(c) It made it easier.
(d) It made it impossible.

5. Which one of the following did Cicero thank for protecting the people against Catiline's treachery?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Mars.
(c) Saturn.
(d) Neptune.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which revolt did Cicero reference in order to prove his case against Verres?

2. Did Cicero say that the region Verres governed could be restored to its previous state?

3. What office did Cicero have when he made the speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?

4. Which hearing was Verres convicted at after he failed to appear?

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

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