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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. According to Cicero in his eleventh argument against Verres, who is his adversary in the courtroom?
(a) Verres.
(b) Hortensius.
(c) The judges.
(d) The praetor.

2. Whom does Cicero see in Rome according to the twenty-second letter?
(a) Gaius.
(b) Brutus.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Verres.

3. What are Cicero feelings about Pompey's decision to go against Caesar?
(a) Pompey is right.
(b) He wants to be part of the coup.
(c) Pompey is wrong.
(d) He does not want to take sides.

4. Who is Sicily's praetor?
(a) Marcus Glabrio.
(b) Junius.
(c) Marcus Caesonius.
(d) Lucius Metellus.

5. Who co-wrote the eighth letter with Cicero?
(a) His brother and their sons.
(b) His wife.
(c) Pompey.
(d) His children.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Cicero promise to the Roman people?

4. What qualifies Quintus Catulus, according to Cicero?

5. How many men came to Cicero's house according to the eighteenth letter?

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