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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. As Cicero explained, which region were Mithridates and Tigranes trying to conquer?
(a) Syria.
(b) Galatia.
(c) Lycia.
(d) Asia.

2. Besides being a criminal, what was it about Verres that Cicero thought had to be put down?
(a) His audacity.
(b) His hypocrisy.
(c) His rudeness.
(d) His arrogance.

3. 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 easier.
(c) It made it more enjoyable.
(d) It made it impossible.

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

5. What two words did Cicero use to describe Verres in his first speech against him?
(a) Reckless and idiotic.
(b) Reckless and insane.
(c) Reckless and irresponsible.
(d) Insane and irresponsible.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the first hearing against Verres take place?

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

3. Besides the honor of their ancestors, what else did Cicero say was at stake for the Roman people in the war against Mithridates?

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

5. Mithridates, the enemy of Rome, was from ______________.

(see the answer key)

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