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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Attack on an Enemy of Freedom, The Second Philippic against Antony.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom did Cicero write the second letter?
(a) Atticus.
(b) Verres.
(c) His wife.
(d) Pompey.

2. According to Cicero in his fourth argument, what position did Verres occupy when he embezzled public money and abandoned his province?
(a) Praetor.
(b) Quaestor.
(c) Consul.
(d) Proquaestor.

3. How much money did Verres embezzled?
(a) 400,000,000 sesterces.
(b) 10,000 sesterces.
(c) 300,000 sesterces.
(d) 400,000 sesterces.

4. In the twentieth letter, Cicero is glad of __________.
(a) Caesar's death.
(b) Caesar's rise to power.
(c) Tiro's remission.
(d) His wife's visit.

5. How does Cicero see the theme of criticizing Antony and justifying himself?
(a) Boring.
(b) Too long to dive into.
(c) Too short.
(d) Rich and promising.

Short Answer Questions

1. What favor did Cicero acknowledge Antony did for him?

2. With what are the Roman tribunals branded?

3. Where did Cicero write the fourth letter?

4. What does Cicero think cannot be done by Antony?

5. According to Cicero, what is the most serious crime a man can commit?

(see the answer key)

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