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

2. What did Sicily's praetor, speaking as the consul, tell Sicilians about Verres?
(a) Verres will be convicted.
(b) There is no possibility of Verres being convicted.
(c) Verres is asking for their pardon.
(d) Verres will flee Italy.

3. What did the new consul elect tell Verres when Verres congratulated him for his victory?
(a) "You have been acquitted by this day's comitia."
(b) "You need to flee the country immediately."
(c) "The consul cannot help you."
(d) "Thank you for your financial support."

4. What are Cicero feelings about Pompey's decision to go against Caesar?
(a) He does not want to take sides.
(b) Pompey is wrong.
(c) He wants to be part of the coup.
(d) Pompey is right.

5. What qualifies Quintus Catulus, according to Cicero?
(a) Poor judgment and dishonesty.
(b) Poor judgment and honor.
(c) Sagacity and honor.
(d) Sagacity and dishonesty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cicero propose to the recipient of the first letter?

2. What will stop Cicero's fight against wicked men?

3. According to Cicero in his fourth argument against Verres, what was the name of the consul Verres betrayed?

4. Who hates Verres more than the Roman people in the fifteenth argument?

5. What does Verres do with the money embezzled during his third year as Sicilian praetor?

(see the answer key)

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