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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What complaint did some have about Cicero that was proven to be false?
(a) Cicero's issues with Catiline were personal.
(b) Cicero pushed Catiline into exile.
(c) Cicero was not being fair to Catiline.
(d) Cicero fabricated the charges against Catiline.

2. What was the purpose of the letters that Catiline left as he was leaving the senate chamber?
(a) Only to instruct his followers.
(b) To instruct his followers and ask others for help.
(c) Neither to instruct his followers nor ask others for help.
(d) Only to ask others for help.

3. How soon after Catiline left the senate chamber did Cicero give In Catilinam II?
(a) The next day.
(b) Two days later.
(c) The next week.
(d) Three days later.

4. Which of the following consul-elects agreed with Silanus about sentencing the conspirators to death?
(a) Calpurnius.
(b) Marcellinus.
(c) Hibrida.
(d) Murena.

5. Which one of the following best represents Cicero's description of Caesar's military glory?
(a) Unprecedented.
(b) Undisputable.
(c) Unparalleled.
(d) Unbelievable.

6. Which word did Cicero use to describe Catiline's army in comparison to the Roman army?
(a) Joke.
(b) Embarrassment.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Insignificant.

7. What happened to remove all doubt of Catiline's guilt?
(a) Catiline refused to appear at the second hearing.
(b) Catline sent a written confession in a letter to a supporter.
(c) Catiline reached an ally's camp.
(d) Catiline planned a meeting of his supporters.

8. What did Cicero advise the people to do at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) Stay in their homes.
(b) Guard their homes.
(c) Stay in town.
(d) Guard the town.

9. How did Catiline respond to Cicero in Chapter 5?
(a) He accepted the guilt for only some of the charges.
(b) He claimed that he was innocent.
(c) He claimed that he was guilty.
(d) He indicated that Cicero was guilty of the same charges.

10. What was made clear about Cicero's Pro Marcello speech?
(a) It was not a defense.
(b) It was not directed towards Caesar.
(c) It was not directed towards the senate.
(d) It was a defense.

11. Which one of the following was not included in the description that Cicero gave for the men that remained loyal to Catiline because of his past?
(a) Strong.
(b) Misinformed.
(c) Old.
(d) Corrupt.

12. What did Cicero think about Caesar's proposal of life imprisonment for the conspirators?
(a) It was unworkable.
(b) It was amusing.
(c) It was confusing.
(d) It was irresponsible.

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

14. Where did Cicero find the evidence against Catiline and the conspirators?
(a) An unknown source.
(b) Just outside of the city.
(c) In a completely different region.
(d) Within the city.

15. According to some interpretations, how was Cicero trying to cause the return of republican liberties with his Pro Marcello speech?
(a) Subtly.
(b) Subconsciously.
(c) Blatantly.
(d) Persistently.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many speeches did Cicero give after returning to the senate from his exile before Pro Marcello?

2. How did the public respond to Cicero's speech about Catiline in Chapter 6?

3. How many different types of corrupt groups were there that supported Catiline?

4. How did Cicero categorize Caesar's indication that his life was measured by his own personal achievements rather than the good of the country?

5. Based on the thwarted conspiracy, Cicero thought the city should be ______________.

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