The Jugurthine War | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - The Conspiriacy of Caitiline I-XII

1. Why did the Romans have to defend their borders and what did they do after they were successful in that?

2. What does Sallust say happened because the society was fragile that led to the end of the society?

3. In what manner did Sylla take over the government and what did he do with the army?

4. How does Sallust compare Catlin and Cicero?

5. What did Cicero do when he uncovered Catiline's plans and how did this stymie Cataline's plans?