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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. Whom is Cicero blaming for his wife's sorrow in his third letter?
(a) The war.
(b) Caesar.
(c) His children.
(d) Himself.

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

3. Where does Caesar invite Cicero in the thirteenth letter?
(a) Milan.
(b) Canosa.
(c) Rome.
(d) Pompey.

4. Why does Caesar claim to need Cicero?
(a) For the empire's sake.
(b) For Pompey's sake.
(c) For Caesar's sake.
(d) For Cicero's sake.

5. What post does Cicero say he is being offered in his third letter?
(a) Praetor.
(b) Judge.
(c) Part of the triumvirate.
(d) Senator.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Cicero say he has in his third letter?

2. Who requested that Cicero take the case against Verres?

3. What are the moral standards of Publius Sulpicius, the judge?

4. According to Cicero in his eleventh argument against Verres, who is his adversary in the courtroom?

5. How much money did Verres embezzled?

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