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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Jugurthine War XXXVII-XLIX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jugurtha get a better deal from the Senate?
(a) Blackmails some powerful members.
(b) Increases his bribes.
(c) Marries the emperor's daughter.
(d) Gives a more passionate speech.

2. How does Sallust present the Roman army in the beginning?
(a) As an undisciplined army of brutes.
(b) As well meaning but ineffectual.
(c) As brutal and incompetent.
(d) As a precise professional force.

3. Why does Jugurtha bribe Romans?
(a) To get a seat in the Senate.
(b) To get an army.
(c) To build his popularity.
(d) To get his brother arrested.

4. What type of government does Sallust say could bring about a change?
(a) Dictatorship.
(b) Monarchy.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Communism.

5. What does Jugurtha do once the Senate has made its decision on Numidia?
(a) Assassinates Adherbal.
(b) Happily settles down.
(c) Kills some of the Senators who opposed him.
(d) Provokes Adherbal into a war.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are people reaching powerful positions?

2. What does the Senate do about Catiline after Catulus reads a letter from him?

3. What does Micipas do after receiving a letter from Scipio about Jugurtha's actions during the war?

4. Why does Sallust say he is writing this book?

5. What does Sallust say allowed Catiline to increase his power?

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