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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. Why did Cicero think the threat of Catiline forming an army against Rome was a possibility?
(a) Catiline had supporters within the Roman army.
(b) Catiline had supporters within the city.
(c) Catiline had supporters outside of the city.
(d) Catiline had supporters inside as well as outside of the city.

2. In which year did Catiline's coup take place?
(a) 63 B.C.
(b) 60 B.C.
(c) 62 B.C.
(d) 59 B.C.

3. Which one of the following best describes Cicero's state during his exile?
(a) Determined.
(b) Misunderstood.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Questioning.

4. What was the purpose of the letters that Catiline left as he was leaving the senate chamber?
(a) Only to instruct his followers.
(b) Only to ask others for help.
(c) Neither to instruct his followers nor ask others for help.
(d) To instruct his followers and ask others for help.

5. If Verres was not convicted, what did Cicero think would happen in the judicial system?
(a) There would be challenges to the decision.
(b) There would be vicious acts against the decision.
(c) There would be silence.
(d) There would be an upheaval.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which type of speech were the speeches against Verres considered?

2. Would the proposal for Pompey to command the Roman forces against Mithridates have gone through without Cicero's speech?

3. How did Catiline leave the senate chamber in Chapter 5?

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

5. Which word was used to represent a legal speech in describing Cicero's speeches against Verres?

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