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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 what did Verres put his expectation of safety?
(a) Lawyers.
(b) The judges.
(c) His innocence.
(d) Money.

2. What consul, in particular, is Cicero happy with according to the twenty-third letter?
(a) Lucius plancus.
(b) Octavian.
(c) Brutus.
(d) Caesar.

3. Whom does Verres think ill of in Cicero's third argument against Verres?
(a) Thieves.
(b) The Senate.
(c) Virtuous men.
(d) The judges.

4. What did the new consul elect tell Verres when Verres congratulated him for his victory?
(a) "The consul cannot help you."
(b) "You need to flee the country immediately."
(c) "Thank you for your financial support."
(d) "You have been acquitted by this day's comitia."

5. According to Cicero in his eighth argument against Verres, what responsibilities fell on Marcus Metellus?
(a) Extortion trials.
(b) Murder trials.
(c) Petty theft trials.
(d) Treason trials.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the twenty-first letter, what is Cicero's reaction to the speech which he heard?

3. With what are the Roman tribunals branded?

4. What qualifies Quintus Catulus, according to Cicero?

5. Who is the recipient of the fifteenth letter in Cicero's Life and Letters?

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