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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Attack on Misgovernment, Against Verres I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Verres do with the money embezzled during his third year as Sicilian praetor?
(a) Hid it for when he needed to flee.
(b) Put it aside to bribe judges.
(c) Gave it to his associates.
(d) Spent it on real estate.

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

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

4. How many chests of money were left at "some senator's house"?
(a) Five chests.
(b) Eight chests.
(c) Four chests.
(d) Ten chests.

5. What does Cicero state cannot happen in a court of law?
(a) Conviction of a woman.
(b) Conviction of a poor man.
(c) Conviction of a wealthy man.
(d) Conviction of an innocent man.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cicero in his fourth argument against Verres, what was the name of the consul Verres betrayed?

2. What did the new consul elect tell Verres when Verres congratulated him for his victory?

3. Who hates Verres more than the Roman people in the fifteenth argument?

4. How long did Cicero spend investigating Verres in Sicily?

5. What qualifies Quintus Catulus, according to Cicero?

(see the answer key)

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