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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. How did Catiline leave the senate chamber in Chapter 5?
(a) He walked.
(b) He ran.
(c) He was carried out.
(d) He was pushed out.

2. How did Cicero end his final speech to Verres in Chapter 2?
(a) With a song.
(b) With a request.
(c) With a famous quote.
(d) With a prayer.

3. Demonstrating Pompey's military knowledge, how did Cicero describe his rise to power?
(a) Neither quick nor dramatic.
(b) Quick and dramatic.
(c) Dramatic, but not quick.
(d) Quick, but not dramatic.

4. What happened to remove all doubt of Catiline's guilt?
(a) Catiline planned a meeting of his supporters.
(b) Catiline refused to appear at the second hearing.
(c) Catline sent a written confession in a letter to a supporter.
(d) Catiline reached an ally's camp.

5. Which of the following was part of the decree thanking Cicero for proving Catiline's guilt to the senate?
(a) He had uncovered more criminal plots than anyone else.
(b) He should be named as the head of the consul.
(c) He and his allies saved Rome.
(d) He should remain in office indefinitely.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following did Cicero thank for protecting the people against Catiline's treachery?

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

3. According to Cicero in Chapter 5, what was clear about Catiline?

4. According to what Cicero told Hortensius, the opposing counsel, in Chapter 2, what did Hortensius owe Verres?

5. Which of the following terms did Catiline use to insult Cicero?

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