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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Cicero's Life and Letters, Selection from his Correspondence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Sicily's praetor, speaking as the consul, tell Sicilians about Verres?
(a) Verres is asking for their pardon.
(b) Verres will flee Italy.
(c) Verres will be convicted.
(d) There is no possibility of Verres being convicted.

2. What is at stake if Lucius refuses to identify himself with the cause of Roman freedom, according to the final letter?
(a) Lucius' life.
(b) Lucius' money.
(c) Lucius' position.
(d) Lucius' citizenship.

3. What happened to Roman citizens under Verres' rule in Sicily?
(a) They were rewarded with many riches.
(b) They were forcibly enrolled in the military.
(c) They were sent to Egypt.
(d) They were put to death like slaves.

4. What will stop Cicero's fight against wicked men?
(a) His death.
(b) His retirement.
(c) A large amount of money.
(d) His wedding.

5. Why does Caesar claim to need Cicero?
(a) For Pompey's sake.
(b) For Cicero's sake.
(c) For Caesar's sake.
(d) For the empire's sake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Cicero nervous about in his seventh letter?

2. Who is Sicily's praetor?

3. Which of the god's temples did Verres spare from being raided in Sicily?

4. What does Cicero promise to the Roman people?

5. What post does Cicero say he is being offered in his third letter?

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