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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, De imperio Cn. Pompei ('On the Command of Gnaeus Pompeius').

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following was assumed to be elected to the consulship and help Verres?
(a) Hortensius.
(b) Nasica.
(c) Sisenna.
(d) Metellus.

2. 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 complimented the crowd.
(c) He criticized Mithridates.
(d) He pointed to Pompey.

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

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

5. What did Cicero assure the Roman people would prevent Pompey from forming a coup at the end of his speech in Chapter 3?
(a) Pompey's character.
(b) The Roman consul.
(c) Pompey's money.
(d) The Roman military.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Verres make it appear as though he built a trireme?

2. How did Cicero end his final speech to Verres in Chapter 2?

3. How did Cicero feel about the chance to interact with the people of Rome while giving his endorsement speech for Pompey?

4. Based on what Cicero said in his speech, how did many people feel about the possibility that Verres could use bribery to cause an acquittal?

5. What did Cicero say that the Roman people were in danger of losing from the war with Mithridates?

(see the answer key)

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