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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. What does Sallust say is one of the main differences between Catiline and Cicero?
(a) Cicero was full of passion and brutality.
(b) Catiline was calm and intellectual.
(c) Cicero was calm and intellectual.
(d) Catiline knew how to delegate tasks.

2. According to Sallust, why did men join the army in the early days of Rome?
(a) To earn renown as a hero.
(b) To earn better money.
(c) To impress the women.
(d) To support their country.

3. What does Catiline plan to do eventually in Rome?
(a) Burn it.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Conquer it.
(d) Be elected emperor.

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

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 the prince's way of life promoted?

2. What is Manilos doing in Etrupia?

3. Why does Jugurtha easily bribe members of government?

4. What happens to Cneuis Piso?

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

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