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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, In Catilinam III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Cicero in Chapter 5, what was clear about Catiline?
(a) He was a criminal, a traitor, and a fraud.
(b) He was a criminal and a traitor.
(c) He was a traitor and a fraud.
(d) He was a criminal and a fraud.

2. How many speeches did Cicero give against Verres at the hearings?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

3. How did Cicero end his final speech to Verres in Chapter 2?
(a) With a prayer.
(b) With a request.
(c) With a famous quote.
(d) With a song.

4. Which of the following were not included in the crimes against Verres that Cicero spoke of in the conclusion of Chapter 1?
(a) Embezzlement.
(b) Cruelty against citizens and allies.
(c) Indirect blasphemy.
(d) Intentional use of a false identity.

5. Which hearing was Verres convicted at after he failed to appear?
(a) The second.
(b) The third.
(c) The first.
(d) The fourth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cicero insist must be destroyed in order to win the war in Chapter 3?

2. How many speeches were written in total against Verres?

3. As Cicero explained to the jurors, what effect did the scheduling of the court date have on his efforts to collect evidence?

4. What was Verres' defense strategy?

5. According to the beginning of Cicero's speech in Chapter 4, what was the senate losing patience with about Catiline?

(see the answer key)

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