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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Cato the Elder on Old Age, On Old Age.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What qualifies Quintus Catulus, according to Cicero?
(a) Sagacity and honor.
(b) Poor judgment and dishonesty.
(c) Sagacity and dishonesty.
(d) Poor judgment and honor.

2. What reason could a sick man use to break a promise of payment?
(a) Pay for a more comfortable bed.
(b) To buy medicine.
(c) Leave money to his children.
(d) Party one last time.

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

4. 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.

5. What is Cicero expressing concern for in his third letter?
(a) Justice.
(b) Money.
(c) Freedom.
(d) War.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was elected consul during the election just prior to the start of the trial?

2. According to certain people, what can excuse wrong doing?

3. How does Cicero qualify the people endowed with perfect wisdom?

4. Cato argues it is best to die with __________.

5. According to Cicero in his eighteenth argument against Verres, what will change during the trial in comparison to the "old mode"?

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