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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 are the moral standards of Publius Sulpicius, the judge?
(a) Corrupted.
(b) Open to bribes.
(c) Unscrupulous.
(d) Solemn and upright.

2. Who was elected consul during the election just prior to the start of the trial?
(a) Verres' lawyer, Hortensius.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Verres' friend, Caetus.
(d) Cicero.

3. What caused dissension, according to the final letter in Cicero's Life and Letters?
(a) Lucius' letter.
(b) Lucius' influence.
(c) Lucius' speech.
(d) Lucius' bribes.

4. Who requested that Cicero take the case against Verres?
(a) Verres.
(b) The praetor
(c) The consul.
(d) The Sicilians.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Cicero say he has in his third letter?

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

3. What consul, in particular, is Cicero happy with according to the twenty-third letter?

4. How long did Cicero spend investigating Verres in Sicily?

5. With what are the Roman tribunals branded?

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