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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Attack on an Enemy of Freedom, The Second Philippic against Antony.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Roman citizens under Verres' rule in Sicily?
(a) They were sent to Egypt.
(b) They were put to death like slaves.
(c) They were rewarded with many riches.
(d) They were forcibly enrolled in the military.

2. Who would have prevented Antony from going to Cicero's home, according to Cicero?
(a) Cicero himself.
(b) Verres.
(c) Julius Caesar.
(d) Gaius Scribonius Curio.

3. Which of the god's temples did Verres spare from being raided in Sicily?
(a) Diana.
(b) None.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) Apollo.

4. In the eighteenth letter, who came to Cicero's house?
(a) Brutus.
(b) Tiro.
(c) Atticus.
(d) Caesar.

5. Why did Cicero ironically think Antony broke off the relationship with him?
(a) To make friends in disreputable circles.
(b) To please Cicero's old enemies.
(c) To make friends of judges.
(d) To make friends in reputable circles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the former position of Antony's father-in-law?

2. In the seventeenth letter, what is Cicero's opinion of Brutus?

3. What is at stake if Lucius refuses to identify himself with the cause of Roman freedom, according to the final letter?

4. What will Cicero be after Hortensius is consul?

5. What would have benefited Antony had he visited Cicero's home?

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