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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. 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.

2. Sallust claims his writing is not totally accurate because of this.
(a) Too many facts have been covered up.
(b) Too much time has passed.
(c) Cicero wanted a biased history.
(d) Censors.

3. What does Cicero decide to do about what he knows?
(a) Go to the Senate.
(b) Send out assassins.
(c) Go to Africa until it blows over.
(d) Raise an army.

4. What does Catiline think is the best way to advance one's ambitions?
(a) By conspiracy.
(b) By assimilation.
(c) By elections.
(d) Through war.

5. Why did Catiline kill his son?
(a) He didn't know it was his son.
(b) His son killed his wife.
(c) His son tried to kill him.
(d) On the demand of his girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sallust think a reader of history believes?

2. Who is told about Catiline's plans for Cicero?

3. What does Catiline do to attract people to his cause?

4. Why does Jugurtha easily bribe members of government?

5. With what does Sallust say his ancestors built great empires?

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