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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many speeches did Cicero give after returning to the senate from his exile before Pro Marcello?
(a) A few.
(b) One.
(c) None.
(d) Several.

3. What did Catiline point out about Cicero's family in Chapter 5?
(a) They were not originally plebeian.
(b) They did not agree with Cicero's positions.
(c) They were not originally patrician.
(d) They did not have the wealth that many thought.

4. How many ex-consuls agreed with Silanus about giving the death penalty to the conspirators?
(a) Ten.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Sixteen.

5. How many of Catiline's co-conspirators managed to escape after Cicero ordered them to be brought to him?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

6. 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) Soon.
(b) He was not sure.
(c) After a long while.
(d) Never.

7. What happened to remove all doubt of Catiline's guilt?
(a) Catiline reached an ally's camp.
(b) Catiline refused to appear at the second hearing.
(c) Catiline planned a meeting of his supporters.
(d) Catline sent a written confession in a letter to a supporter.

8. How many different types of corrupt groups were there that supported Catiline?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

9. Where did Caesar suggest the conspirators be imprisoned in Chapter 7?
(a) An underground cave.
(b) A deserted island.
(c) A well-armed Italian town.
(d) A Roman prison.

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

11. How did Cicero describe Marcellus in Chapter 8?
(a) Caesar's former ally.
(b) Caesar's greatest enemy.
(c) Caesar's former enemy.
(d) Caesar's greatest ally.

12. According to some interpretations, how was Cicero trying to cause the return of republican liberties with his Pro Marcello speech?
(a) Subconsciously.
(b) Subtly.
(c) Blatantly.
(d) Persistently.

13. What did Cicero ask of the crowd in Chapter 5?
(a) Not to follow Catiline.
(b) Not to blame him for apprehending Catiline.
(c) Not to allow Catiline back into Rome.
(d) Not to condemn Catiline before they heard the facts.

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

15. How long after the Second Catilinam was the Third Catilinam given?
(a) One week.
(b) One day.
(c) One month.
(d) One hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cicero use to surround the senate while presenting his evidence against Catiline in Chapter 6?

2. Based on the thwarted conspiracy, Cicero thought the city should be ______________.

3. Which word did Cicero use to describe Catiline's army in comparison to the Roman army?

4. What did debtors hope would happen by aligning themselves with Catiline?

5. According to Cicero in Chapter 5, what was clear about Catiline?

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