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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Pro Marcello.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Fourth Catilinam, what did Cicero tell the senate was the utmost priority?
(a) Justice.
(b) The welfare of criminals.
(c) The security of the people.
(d) Public opinion.

2. As Cicero stated in his first speech against Verres, what would a failure to convict cause?
(a) A confirmation of apathy.
(b) A confirmation of suspicions.
(c) A rejection of suspicions.
(d) A rejection of apathy.

3. As pointed out in the senate debate, what might have made the execution of the conspirators illegal?
(a) They were not arrested properly.
(b) They did not confess to the crimes.
(c) They were not given a trial.
(d) They were just following Catiline's orders.

4. Although the crisis was still active when Cicero gave his speech to the Romans in Chapter 6, when did he say it would be over?
(a) After a long while.
(b) He was not sure.
(c) Soon.
(d) Never.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is another reason that Cicero gave the jurors to convict Verres in Chapter 2?

2. After making his initial point against Verres, what type of attacks did Cicero launch against Verres' actions and character in Chapter 1?

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

4. What was the purpose of the letters that Catiline left as he was leaving the senate chamber?

5. How did Cicero categorize Caesar's indication that his life was measured by his own personal achievements rather than the good of the country?

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