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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. What was Verres' defense strategy?
(a) To prove his innocence.
(b) To delay the trial.
(c) To slander Cicero.
(d) To eliminate the witnesses.

2. Since Cicero could not likely speak against anyone else in the senate the way he had spoken of Catiline, whose respect did Catiline lose?
(a) The Roman citizens.
(b) The senate.
(c) The people of other regions.
(d) His followers.

3. Where did Cicero find the evidence against Catiline and the conspirators?
(a) Within the city.
(b) An unknown source.
(c) Just outside of the city.
(d) In a completely different region.

4. 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 pride.
(b) Their reputation.
(c) Their political interests.
(d) Their economic interests.

5. Why was Cicero not able to execute Catiline?
(a) Popular pressures.
(b) Misplaced doubt.
(c) Lack of evidence.
(d) Bribed officials.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Verres choose to flee into exile?

2. How did Cicero intend for Rome to fight the second war in his speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?

3. Who was responsible for exonerating Cicero from exile?

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

5. Which sea did Pompey clear of pirates to show his military ability?

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