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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Cato the Elder on Old Age, On Old Age.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was elected consul during the election just prior to the start of the trial?
(a) Julius Caesar.
(b) Cicero.
(c) Verres' lawyer, Hortensius.
(d) Verres' friend, Caetus.

2. What does Verres do with the money embezzled during his third year as Sicilian praetor?
(a) Gave it to his associates.
(b) Hid it for when he needed to flee.
(c) Spent it on real estate.
(d) Put it aside to bribe judges.

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

4. What does Cicero wish philosophy will be to Scipio's son?
(a) Rewarding and profitable.
(b) Annoying and profitable.
(c) Fruitful and rewarding.
(d) Fruitful and annoying.

5. What positions are perfect for old men?
(a) Advisory.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Servant.
(d) Laborer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Verres think ill of in Cicero's third argument against Verres?

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

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

4. How many options does Cato see for the soul?

5. Where did Cicero write the fourth letter?

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