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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. How did Cicero categorize the war's outcome in his speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?
(a) It looked largely lost to some.
(b) It looked largely won to all.
(c) It looked largely lost to all.
(d) It looked largely won to some.

2. How many speeches were not actually given by Cicero because Verres had already gone into exile?
(a) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

3. What did Cicero urge the Roman people to consider about the war in Chapter 3?
(a) Its character and scale.
(b) Neither its character nor its scale.
(c) Its scale, but not character.
(d) Its character, but not scale.

4. Did Cicero say that the region Verres governed could be restored to its previous state?
(a) No.
(b) Most of it could be restored.
(c) Yes.
(d) Only parts of it could be restored.

5. Where did Verres falsely report that he had used his own money to build a trireme?
(a) Leontini.
(b) Camerina.
(c) Himera.
(d) Messana.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which type of speech were the speeches against Verres considered?

2. When did the first hearing against Verres take place?

3. What did Cicero accuse Verres of doing with the witnesses of the corrupt trials he ran?

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

5. 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?

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