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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Attack on an Enemy of Freedom, The Second Philippic against Antony.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Cicero ironically think Antony broke off the relationship with him?
(a) To make friends of judges.
(b) To please Cicero's old enemies.
(c) To make friends in disreputable circles.
(d) To make friends in reputable circles.

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

3. What did Anthony claim to have done during the election of the augurship?
(a) To have bought votes.
(b) To have won the election.
(c) To not have participated.
(d) To have retired in Cicero's favor.

4. Where does Caesar invite Cicero in the thirteenth letter?
(a) Rome.
(b) Pompey.
(c) Milan.
(d) Canosa.

5. Which of Antony's accusations does Cicero find the most serious?
(a) Cicero started the feud between them.
(b) Antony started the feud between them.
(c) The people of Rome hate Cicero.
(d) The Roman Senate is corrupt.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened to Roman citizens under Verres' rule in Sicily?

3. How does Cicero feel about Gaius' chance for victory against his rival?

4. In what spirit does Antony take a step to attack Cicero verbally?

5. Who is modeling his actions after Rome's past enemies?

(see the answer key)

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