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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. What does Cicero say might sometimes be in the advantage of a country?
(a) Breaking a treaty.
(b) Electing dishonest officials.
(c) Signing a treaty.
(d) Going to war.

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

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

4. What did Cicero propose to the recipient of the first letter?
(a) To be his political ally.
(b) To be a senator.
(c) To pay him for counsel.
(d) To vote for him.

5. Who nominated Cicero for the position of augur?
(a) Pompey and Quintus Hortensius.
(b) Verres.
(c) Julius Caesar.
(d) Gaius Scribonius Curio.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does justice demand of individuals?

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

4. In what did Verres put his expectation of safety?

5. Why would it be an advantage for a merchant to arrive early at a market during a food shortage?

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