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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Cicero's Life and Letters, Selection from his Correspondence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote the ninth letter?
(a) Cicero's wife.
(b) Tiro.
(c) Cicero.
(d) Pompey.

2. Marcus Atilius was convicted of ___________.
(a) Extortion.
(b) Murder.
(c) Treason.
(d) Embezzlement.

3. What is at stake if Lucius refuses to identify himself with the cause of Roman freedom, according to the final letter?
(a) Lucius' position.
(b) Lucius' life.
(c) Lucius' citizenship.
(d) Lucius' money.

4. What will stop Cicero's fight against wicked men?
(a) His death.
(b) A large amount of money.
(c) His wedding.
(d) His retirement.

5. What defeated Verres' imprudence in selecting the judges to attempt to bribe?
(a) Cicero's bribes.
(b) Cicero's spies.
(c) Cicero's diligence.
(d) Cicero's honesty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who restored the tribunes?

2. With whom does Cicero say Rome could be at war?

3. According to the twenty-first letter, what is Cicero's reaction to the speech which he heard?

4. Who co-wrote the eighth letter with Cicero?

5. What is the main topic of the sixteenth letter?

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