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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Phillipic II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Cicero explained, which region were Mithridates and Tigranes trying to conquer?
(a) Asia.
(b) Syria.
(c) Galatia.
(d) Lycia.

2. How many of Rome's problems did Antonius blame Cicero for in a speech?
(a) Some of them.
(b) One of them.
(c) Most of them.
(d) All of them.

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

4. Where was Verres a governor when he committed the corrupt actions Cicero spoke against?
(a) Napoli.
(b) Palermo.
(c) Sicily.
(d) Rome.

5. Whom did Catiline sit with while listening to Cicero's first speech against him?
(a) His counsel.
(b) No one.
(c) Another senator.
(d) A group of senators.

Short Answer Questions

1. What complaint did some have about Cicero that was proven to be false?

2. Cicero told the jurors that the attempt to bribe them should be taken as ______________.

3. What did Cicero assure the Roman people would prevent Pompey from forming a coup at the end of his speech in Chapter 3?

4. Which one of the following was not included in the description that Cicero gave for the men that remained loyal to Catiline because of his past?

5. 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?

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