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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, A Practical Code of Behavior, On Duties, III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who would have prevented Antony from going to Cicero's home, according to Cicero?
(a) Gaius Scribonius Curio.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Cicero himself.
(d) Verres.

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

3. Who was Hannibal's father?
(a) Marcus Atilius Regulus.
(b) Verres.
(c) Xanthippus.
(d) Hamilcar.

4. How much money did Verres embezzled?
(a) 400,000 sesterces.
(b) 300,000 sesterces.
(c) 10,000 sesterces.
(d) 400,000,000 sesterces.

5. What does Cicero think cannot be done by Antony?
(a) Banish Cicero.
(b) Disparage Cicero in front of the tribune.
(c) Disparage Cicero in front of the senate.
(d) Accuse Cicero of a false crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cicero feel about Gaius' chance for victory against his rival?

2. What was Catiline's main quality according to Cicero?

3. To whom did Cicero write the second letter?

4. What does justice demand of individuals?

5. What does Cicero wish philosophy will be to Scipio's son?

(see the answer key)

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