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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, In Catilinam I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Cicero describe the conflict between Rome and Mithridates?
(a) Unpredictable.
(b) Long.
(c) Short.
(d) Serious.

2. How did Verres make it appear as though he was saving the people in his region from slave revolts?
(a) Paying witnesses to fabricate stories.
(b) Falsely reporting revolts that never took place.
(c) Staging fake revolts.
(d) Unreported revolts.

3. Would the proposal for Pompey to command the Roman forces against Mithridates have gone through without Cicero's speech?
(a) It is unknown.
(b) Not likely.
(c) Most likely.
(d) Only if Cicero gave an endorsement without a speech.

4. When did Verres serve as governor?
(a) 70-68 B.C.
(b) 74-72 B.C.
(c) 71-69 B.C.
(d) 73-71 B.C.

5. Which sea did Pompey clear of pirates to show his military ability?
(a) Adriatic Sea.
(b) North Sea.
(c) Celtic Sea.
(d) Mediterranean Sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two things did Cicero say the Roman people were eager for in Chapter 3?

2. How did Cicero intend for Rome to fight the second war in his speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?

3. What did Cicero say he would do if he were in Catiline's position?

4. Cicero told the jurors that the attempt to bribe them should be taken as ______________.

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

(see the answer key)

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