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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For how long was Cicero exiled under the dictatorship of Caesar?
(a) Years.
(b) Decades.
(c) Months.
(d) Weeks.

3. What did Cicero think about Caesar's proposal of life imprisonment for the conspirators?
(a) It was amusing.
(b) It was irresponsible.
(c) It was unworkable.
(d) It was confusing.

4. Which word did Cicero use to describe Catiline's army in comparison to the Roman army?
(a) Joke.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Embarrassment.
(d) Insignificant.

5. Which one of the following best represents Cicero's description of Caesar's military glory?
(a) Unbelievable.
(b) Undisputable.
(c) Unprecedented.
(d) Unparalleled.

6. Which one of the following was not included in the description that Cicero gave for the men that remained loyal to Catiline because of his past?
(a) Old.
(b) Corrupt.
(c) Strong.
(d) Misinformed.

7. As pointed out in the senate debate, what might have made the execution of the conspirators illegal?
(a) They did not confess to the crimes.
(b) They were just following Catiline's orders.
(c) They were not given a trial.
(d) They were not arrested properly.

8. What did some think Cicero might have been trying to maintain by giving Pro Marcello?
(a) His position in the senate.
(b) His reputation as an orator.
(c) His general status in Rome.
(d) His influence in designing new laws.

9. According to Cicero in Chapter 5, what was clear about Catiline?
(a) He was a criminal, a traitor, and a fraud.
(b) He was a criminal and a fraud.
(c) He was a criminal and a traitor.
(d) He was a traitor and a fraud.

10. How did Cicero think the Roman people would react to sentencing the conspirators to death?
(a) They would neither support it nor understand it.
(b) They might not support it, but they would understand it.
(c) They would support it instantly.
(d) They would support it eventually.

11. What did many people wonder about Cicero's Pro Marcello speech?
(a) Why it was not longer.
(b) Why Cicero gave it.
(c) Why it was not shorter.
(d) Why Cicero waited so long to give it.

12. Which of the following was part of the decree thanking Cicero for proving Catiline's guilt to the senate?
(a) He had uncovered more criminal plots than anyone else.
(b) He and his allies saved Rome.
(c) He should be named as the head of the consul.
(d) He should remain in office indefinitely.

13. In the Fourth Catilinam, what did Cicero tell the senate was the utmost priority?
(a) The welfare of criminals.
(b) Justice.
(c) Public opinion.
(d) The security of the people.

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

15. Although the crisis was still active when Cicero gave his speech to the Romans in Chapter 6, when did he say it would be over?
(a) He was not sure.
(b) Soon.
(c) Never.
(d) After a long while.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Why did Cicero think the threat of Catiline forming an army against Rome was a possibility?

3. What happened to remove all doubt of Catiline's guilt?

4. In the Fourth Catilinam, when did Cicero request a decision from the senate about the sentencing of the conspirators?

5. Which one of the following best describes Cicero's state during his exile?

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