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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Attack on Misgovernment, Against Verres I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many chests of money were left at "some senator's house"?
(a) Ten chests.
(b) Eight chests.
(c) Five chests.
(d) Four chests.

2. Whom does Verres think ill of in Cicero's third argument against Verres?
(a) The Senate.
(b) The judges.
(c) Thieves.
(d) Virtuous men.

3. 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.

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

5. What will Cicero be after Hortensius is consul?
(a) In exile.
(b) Sicily's consul.
(c) An aedile.
(d) A praetor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Cicero in his eighth argument against Verres, what responsibilities fell on Marcus Metellus?

3. According to Cicero in his sixth argument against Verres, what did Verres try to do after the consular comitia?

4. What did Sicily's praetor, speaking as the consul, tell Sicilians about Verres?

5. What are the moral standards of Publius Sulpicius, the judge?

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