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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. Which one of the following best represents Cicero's description of Caesar's military glory?
(a) Unprecedented.
(b) Unbelievable.
(c) Undisputable.
(d) Unparalleled.

2. Besides the honor of their ancestors, what else did Cicero say was at stake for the Roman people in the war against Mithridates?
(a) Their political interests.
(b) Their economic interests.
(c) Their pride.
(d) Their reputation.

3. How many speeches were written in total against Verres?
(a) Two.
(b) Eight.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

4. What did Cicero insist must be destroyed in order to win the war in Chapter 3?
(a) The price of resignation.
(b) The possibility of disgrace.
(c) The cost of surrender.
(d) The threat of defeat.

5. When did Cicero say that Catiline should have been killed by the Roman consul?
(a) A short time ago.
(b) Two days ago.
(c) A long time ago.
(d) One day ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word did Cicero use to describe Catiline's army in comparison to the Roman army?

2. Why did Cicero not consider the group of unruly destitute followers of Catiline to be a threat?

3. What did Cicero promise to the jurors at the end of his first speech against Verres?

4. How soon after Catiline left the senate chamber did Cicero give In Catilinam II?

5. How many of Catiline's co-conspirators managed to escape after Cicero ordered them to be brought to him?

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