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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. Based on what Cicero said in his speech, how did many people feel about the possibility that Verres could use bribery to cause an acquittal?
(a) They were overestimating it.
(b) They were underestimating it.
(c) They were not worried.
(d) They were worried.

2. When did Cicero tell the people at the forum about Catiline's conspiracy?
(a) Two days after the senate meeting.
(b) The morning after the senate meeting.
(c) The day after the senate meeting.
(d) The night of the senate meeting.

3. How did the people respond to the verdicts of the corrupt trials that Verres ran?
(a) They were confused.
(b) They were silent.
(c) They were sad.
(d) They were horrified.

4. Where did Caesar suggest the conspirators be imprisoned in Chapter 7?
(a) A deserted island.
(b) A well-armed Italian town.
(c) A Roman prison.
(d) An underground cave.

5. What did Cicero think about Caesar's proposal of life imprisonment for the conspirators?
(a) It was irresponsible.
(b) It was amusing.
(c) It was confusing.
(d) It was unworkable.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many galleys did Heracleo sail around the coast to taunt the people?

2. Where did Cicero find the evidence against Catiline and the conspirators?

3. As Cicero explained to the jurors, what effect did the scheduling of the court date have on his efforts to collect evidence?

4. What did Cicero say was the response to Catiline still being alive in Chapter 4?

5. Why had Catiline not already retreated into exile when Cicero gave his speech?

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