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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Conspiracy of Catiline XXV-XXXVI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Catiline's constituency end up the way it did?
(a) There was a drought in his district.
(b) They were considered uncouth.
(c) They had a monopoly on a gold mine.
(d) Catiline abused his power.

2. Why is there a public voting for another consul?
(a) Curius tells his girlfriend about the meeting.
(b) Some of the people were horrified about drinking human blood.
(c) The higher consuls were upset about the war.
(d) Cicero found out about the meeting.

3. How does Sallust feel about the answer to question #35?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Begrudging respect.
(c) Depression.
(d) Anger.

4. How does Sallust view the body?
(a) As a weak part of humans.
(b) As a brutal, destructive force.
(c) As the best part of a nation.
(d) As a beautiful gift from God.

5. What does he tell his followers to carry at all times?
(a) Carrier pigeons.
(b) Food and water.
(c) Letters from him.
(d) Weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sallust say is the result of people wanting their own merits celebrated rather then to record others' merits?

2. Why did the government become unsupportable?

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

4. What does Catiline think is the best way to advance one's ambitions?

5. With whom does Quintus Curius have a relationship?

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