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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, In Catilinam IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Silanus think the death penalty should be given to the conspirators?
(a) It would be a popular decison with the people.
(b) It would fit their crimes.
(c) It would cost less than imprisoning them.
(d) It would deter Catiline's other supporters.

2. What did Catiline point out about Cicero's family in Chapter 5?
(a) They did not agree with Cicero's positions.
(b) They were not originally plebeian.
(c) They were not originally patrician.
(d) They did not have the wealth that many thought.

3. Why did Caesar think that the death penalty should not be applied to the conspirators?
(a) It would cause another debate over the method of execution.
(b) It would be unfair to the criminals that were exiled.
(c) It would set a bad precedent.
(d) It would not help them capture Catiline.

4. What did Cicero say that the Roman people were in danger of losing from the war with Mithridates?
(a) Their military.
(b) Their money.
(c) Their weapons.
(d) Their empire.

5. Would the proposal for Pompey to command the Roman forces against Mithridates have gone through without Cicero's speech?
(a) Only if Cicero gave an endorsement without a speech.
(b) Most likely.
(c) Not likely.
(d) It is unknown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What complaint did some have about Cicero that was proven to be false?

2. How did Cicero intend for Rome to fight the second war in his speech for Pompey in Chapter 3?

3. Where did Caesar suggest the conspirators be imprisoned in Chapter 7?

4. How did Cicero describe the conflict between Rome and Mithridates?

5. As pointed out in the senate debate, what might have made the execution of the conspirators illegal?

(see the answer key)

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