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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Caesar say Catilina never posed an accusable threat to Rome?
(a) The armies never entered Rome.
(b) He was fighting for Rome.
(c) There was never a declaration of war.
(d) He was planning to join Pompey.

2. What do the boni try to make sure Caesar does not become?
(a) A province master.
(b) A consul.
(c) A Senator.
(d) The first man.

3. What does Catilina say he will do if he is elected Consul?
(a) Raise taxes.
(b) End the war.
(c) Surge the economy.
(d) Cancel all debts.

4. Why is Cicero not able to arrest Catilina?
(a) He runs out before completing the trial.
(b) He has no authority.
(c) He does not have any evidence.
(d) He was given false information.

5. What has Spain changed about Caesar?
(a) His physical strength.
(b) His family relations.
(c) His desires.
(d) His complacency.

6. Who joins Cato's chanting about Caesar's land bill that would benefit Pompey?
(a) Vatalia.
(b) Servelia.
(c) Brutus.
(d) Bibulus.

7. What does Caesar send Labienus to do in Italian Gaul?
(a) Fortify the borders.
(b) Survey the land.
(c) Establish an office.
(d) Prepare the Legions.

8. What does Crassus demand when he gives money to Caesar?
(a) A favor in the future.
(b) A pardon of his crimes.
(c) His daughter's hand in marriage.
(d) A promotion.

9. How old is Caesar when he becomes the Senior Consul?
(a) 45.
(b) 50.
(c) 40.
(d) 35.

10. What new knowledge does Caesar use to get back at Cicero?
(a) His studies of Ancient Law.
(b) His military expertise.
(c) His mythological information.
(d) His letters from Pompey.

11. Who desecrates the Bona Dea?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Clodius.
(c) Cato.
(d) Cicero.

12. What does Clodius change his status to?
(a) Roman.
(b) Senator.
(c) Patrician.
(d) Plebeian.

13. Who kills Vettius?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Cicero.
(c) Piso.
(d) Platus.

14. Who reveals Catilina's scheme to Cicero?
(a) Julia.
(b) Marcus.
(c) Fulvia.
(d) Caesar.

15. What special gift does Caesar give Calpurnia?
(a) A cat.
(b) A crown.
(c) A wine goblet.
(d) A peacock.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Caesar warned of the boni's deception?

2. Who does Cicero say would be most likely to cause an uprising?

3. What does the narrator say Servelia is for Caesar?

4. What causes the Roman depression?

5. Who does Clodius charge, once his status is changed?

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