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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. Where did Verres falsely report that he had used his own money to build a trireme?
(a) Messana.
(b) Camerina.
(c) Himera.
(d) Leontini.

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

3. How many galleys did Heracleo sail around the coast to taunt the people?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

4. What is the one thing that could have possibly spared Verres?
(a) The length of time he spent in the military.
(b) The number of times he was wounded in battle.
(c) His military reputation.
(d) His donation of several key military weapons.

5. What year were the speeches of In Verrem given?
(a) 71 B.C.
(b) 68 B.C.
(c) 67 B.C.
(d) 70 B.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Verres' defense strategy?

2. What did Cicero accuse Verres of doing with the witnesses of the corrupt trials he ran?

3. What was the goal of the coup that Catiline attempted?

4. What is the last thing that Cicero mentioned to prove Verres' lack of participation in the war against runaway slaves?

5. How did Cicero intend for Rome to fight the second war in his speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?

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