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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, In Catilinam IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Silanus think the death penalty should be given to the conspirators?
(a) It would cost less than imprisoning them.
(b) It would deter Catiline's other supporters.
(c) It would be a popular decison with the people.
(d) It would fit their crimes.

2. What did Cicero say that the Roman people were in danger of losing from the war with Mithridates?
(a) Their weapons.
(b) Their military.
(c) Their money.
(d) Their empire.

3. How did Catiline leave the senate chamber in Chapter 5?
(a) He was pushed out.
(b) He walked.
(c) He ran.
(d) He was carried out.

4. Where were the conspirators when the senate debated their sentence in Chapter 7?
(a) It was not revealed.
(b) At the senate meeting.
(c) In jail.
(d) Exiled.

5. After making his case in support of giving the death penalty to the conspirators, what did Cicero say he would do in response to whatever the senate decided?
(a) Give another speech the next day.
(b) Challenge it if he did not agree.
(c) Take responsibility for it.
(d) Ensure that justice was served.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Catiline respond to Cicero in Chapter 5?

2. Which of the following consul-elects agreed with Silanus about sentencing the conspirators to death?

3. What type of speech did Cicero give for Pompey in Chapter 3?

4. In the Fourth Catilinam, what did Cicero tell the senate was the utmost priority?

5. When was the Second Mithridatic War fought?

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