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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, In Catilinam IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Cicero feel about the chance to interact with the people of Rome while giving his endorsement speech for Pompey?
(a) He was humbled.
(b) He was overwhelmed.
(c) He was surprised.
(d) He was happy.

2. In Cicero's opinion, what made further conflict inevitable for the Roman people in Chapter 3?
(a) The loss of funds for the Roman military.
(b) The disbanding of some Roman forces.
(c) The reduction in funds for the Roman military.
(d) The disappearance of some Rome forces.

3. What type of speech did Cicero give for Pompey in Chapter 3?
(a) Deliberative.
(b) Demonstrative.
(c) Forensic.
(d) Judicial.

4. Why did Silanus think the death penalty should be given to the conspirators?
(a) It would be a popular decison with the people.
(b) It would fit their crimes.
(c) It would deter Catiline's other supporters.
(d) It would cost less than imprisoning them.

5. What was the first thing that Cicero did to open his speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?
(a) He thanked the Roman military.
(b) He criticized Mithridates.
(c) He complimented the crowd.
(d) He pointed to Pompey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mithridates, the enemy of Rome, was from ______________.

2. How many steps did Cicero suggest the people of Rome should consider when deciding who would lead the Roman military in Chapter 3?

3. Where were the conspirators when the senate debated their sentence in Chapter 7?

4. Which of the following best describes Pompey's military successes at the time Cicero gave his speech?

5. What office did Cicero have when he made the speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?

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