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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the Second Mithridatic War fought?
(a) 81-79 B.C.
(b) 84-82 B.C.
(c) 83-81 B.C.
(d) 82-80 B.C.

2. When did Mithridates acquire the territories he controlled during the time of Cicero's speech in Chapter 3?
(a) Before his alliance with Rome.
(b) Both before and after his alliance with Rome.
(c) After his alliance with Rome.
(d) During his alliance with Rome.

3. What did Cicero ask of the crowd in Chapter 5?
(a) Not to follow Catiline.
(b) Not to condemn Catiline before they heard the facts.
(c) Not to allow Catiline back into Rome.
(d) Not to blame him for apprehending Catiline.

4. If Verres was not convicted, what did Cicero think would happen in the judicial system?
(a) There would be vicious acts against the decision.
(b) There would be an upheaval.
(c) There would be challenges to the decision.
(d) There would be silence.

5. How many galleys did Heracleo sail around the coast to taunt the people?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. As stated by Cicero in Chapter 5, what is even harder to do than run a country?

2. After making his initial point against Verres, what type of attacks did Cicero launch against Verres' actions and character in Chapter 1?

3. Which sea did Pompey clear of pirates to show his military ability?

4. In addition to a listing of the crimes Verres had committed, what else was included in Cicero's speech in Chapter 2?

5. In which year did Catiline's coup take place?

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