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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, In Catilinam III.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which one of Verres' acquaintances was also implicated in the mishandled capture of a pirate captain?
(a) Lyso.
(b) Archonides.
(c) Aeschrio.
(d) Cleomenes.

3. Which sea did Pompey clear of pirates to show his military ability?
(a) Celtic Sea.
(b) North Sea.
(c) Adriatic Sea.
(d) Mediterranean Sea.

4. What did Cicero think should happen to the group of criminals that supported Catiline?
(a) They should be questioned.
(b) They should be exiled.
(c) They should be killed.
(d) They should be imprisoned.

5. Which word was used to represent a legal speech in describing Cicero's speeches against Verres?
(a) Ratified.
(b) Juridicial.
(c) Juristic.
(d) Forensic.

Short Answer Questions

1. For which of the following reasons did Cicero encourage Catiline to go into exile at the end of Chapter 4?

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

3. What did Verres do with the Naval's fleet money?

4. If Verres was not convicted, what did Cicero think would happen in the judicial system?

5. When did Cicero tell the people at the forum about Catiline's conspiracy?

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