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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. In the fourteenth letter, Cicero claims that ___________ delivered Atticus' previous letter.
(a) Caesar.
(b) Tullia.
(c) Pompey.
(d) Tiro.

2. According to Cicero in his fourth argument against Verres, what was the name of the consul Verres betrayed?
(a) Cnaeus Carbo.
(b) Octavian.
(c) Julius Caesar.
(d) Mark Antony.

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

4. Which of the god's temples did Verres spare from being raided in Sicily?
(a) Diana.
(b) Apollo.
(c) None.
(d) Jupiter.

5. What post does Cicero say he is being offered in his third letter?
(a) Praetor.
(b) Judge.
(c) Senator.
(d) Part of the triumvirate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who requested that Cicero take the case against Verres?

2. Who is Sicily's praetor?

3. According to Cicero in his fourth argument, what position did Verres occupy when he embezzled public money and abandoned his province?

4. What are Cicero feelings about Pompey's decision to go against Caesar?

5. What caused dissension, according to the final letter in Cicero's Life and Letters?

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