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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. Marcus Atilius was convicted of ___________.
(a) Extortion.
(b) Treason.
(c) Murder.
(d) Embezzlement.

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

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

4. What will Cicero be after Hortensius is consul?
(a) An aedile.
(b) Sicily's consul.
(c) In exile.
(d) A praetor.

5. According to Cicero in his sixth argument against Verres, what did Verres try to do after the consular comitia?
(a) Plead guilty.
(b) Flee.
(c) Bribe judges.
(d) Choose a new lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the personal connection between Verres and Metellus?

5. Who helped Cicero fend off attempts by Verres to tarnish him?

(see the answer key)

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