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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the fire that created the layers of burnt debris excavated in the Forum probably occur?
(a) 509 BCE.
(b) 499 BCE.
(c) 500 BCE.
(d) 484 BCE.

2. How many volumes was the agricultural encyclopedia that Aemilianus saved from the flames when Carthage fell?
(a) 24.
(b) 28.
(c) 12.
(d) 18.

3. When was Cicero governor of Cilicia?
(a) Late 50s BCE.
(b) 65 BCE.
(c) 59 BCE.
(d) Early 40s BCE.

4. When did Cicero arrange for the First Catilinarian to be copied?
(a) June 60 BCE.
(b) April 58 BCE.
(c) July 61 BCE.
(d) May 59 BCE.

5. When did Gaius Sallustius Crispus write about the war against Catiline?
(a) 30s BCE.
(b) 20s BCE.
(c) 50s BCE.
(d) 40s BCE.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the Gauls destroy Rome?

2. In 63 BCE, who was Catiline accused of murdering?

3. Near the location of what modern city was Carthage located?

4. How many people lived in Rome in 63 BCE?

5. What was probably the population of Rome during Barbatus's time?

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