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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Pro Marcello.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who uncovered Catiline's plot to assassinate Cicero?
(a) Cicero.
(b) A military general.
(c) A friend of Cicero.
(d) A spy.

2. When did Cicero say that Catiline should have been killed by the Roman consul?
(a) A long time ago.
(b) Two days ago.
(c) A short time ago.
(d) One day ago.

3. How many of Catiline's co-conspirators managed to escape after Cicero ordered them to be brought to him?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

4. As Cicero explained, which region were Mithridates and Tigranes trying to conquer?
(a) Lycia.
(b) Galatia.
(c) Asia.
(d) Syria.

5. What position did Silanus have?
(a) Aedile.
(b) Tribune.
(c) Consul-elect.
(d) Praetor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the goal of the coup that Catiline attempted?

2. How did Cicero categorize the war's outcome in his speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?

3. Which hearing was Verres convicted at after he failed to appear?

4. How many different types of corrupt groups were there that supported Catiline?

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

(see the answer key)

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