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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 does Cicero promise to the Roman people?
(a) To convict Verres.
(b) To be honorable and fair.
(c) To be corrupt.
(d) To raise taxes.

2. What is the personal connection between Verres and Metellus?
(a) Cousin.
(b) None.
(c) Step brother.
(d) Childhood friend.

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

4. Why is Cicero trying to persuade Tiro from traveling?
(a) Tiro is sick.
(b) Tiro is old.
(c) War is raging.
(d) Tiro is a fugitive.

5. In what did Verres put his expectation of safety?
(a) His innocence.
(b) Lawyers.
(c) The judges.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Cicero's Life and Letters, Selection from his Correspondence, to whom did Cicero write the first letter?

3. What virtue does Cicero hope Marcus Glabrio inherited from his father?

4. Who is Sicily's praetor?

5. Which of the god's temples did Verres spare from being raided in Sicily?

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