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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Cicero say about the contract to bribe the jurors in his first speech against Verres?
(a) It had already been set up.
(b) It will not work in this case.
(c) It would be set up shortly.
(d) It had worked in previous cases.

3. Which one of the following was assumed to be elected to the consulship and help Verres?
(a) Metellus.
(b) Nasica.
(c) Hortensius.
(d) Sisenna.

4. Besides being a criminal, what was it about Verres that Cicero thought had to be put down?
(a) His hypocrisy.
(b) His arrogance.
(c) His rudeness.
(d) His audacity.

5. When did the first hearing against Verres take place?
(a) June 2-10.
(b) August 5-13.
(c) June 4-11.
(d) August 7-14.

Short Answer Questions

1. Demonstrating Pompey's military knowledge, how did Cicero describe his rise to power?

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

3. How many letters did Cicero write in condemnation against Catiline and his followers?

4. Along with ruining his perceived military career, what else did Cicero accomplish by repeating Verres' crimes in Chapter 2?

5. What did Verres do with the Naval's fleet money?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the reasons why Cicero gave a speech endorsing Pompey?

2. What did Cicero say about Sicily and Verres' actions in Sicily in Chapter 1?

3. Which other pieces of evidence against Verres did Cicero include in Chapter 1?

4. What corruption was exposed by Cicero about Verres' handling of the naval defense funds?

5. How did Cicero describe the corrupt trials that Verres ran in Sicily?

6. Who opposed the election of Pompey, and how did Cicero address their concerns in his speech?

7. How did Cicero describe Verres in In Verrem I?

8. How did Cicero end In Verrum II?

9. Why did Cicero think that Pompey had military knowledge and ability?

10. What did Verres do with a captured pirate captain that angered the people of Sicily?

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