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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Jugurthine War XXV-XXXVI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Senate send Calpurnius to Numidia?
(a) To kill Jugurtha.
(b) To take over the country.
(c) To arrest Jugurtha.
(d) To set up a trial for Jugurtha.

2. What does Antonio do before the battle with Catiline?
(a) Take a nap.
(b) Meet with his commanders.
(c) Give a speech to the soldiers.
(d) Hand command over to Petreius.

3. What does Catiline plan to do about Cicero?
(a) Make him an advisor.
(b) Enlist him in his cause.
(c) Exile him.
(d) Assassinate him.

4. What does Catiline think is the best way to advance one's ambitions?
(a) By assimilation.
(b) Through war.
(c) By elections.
(d) By conspiracy.

5. How does Catiline prepare his soldiers for battle?
(a) By placing them in rows with shields.
(b) With a speech.
(c) By passing out food and water.
(d) With a meeting about tactics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Catiline do when he realizes he is overpowered?

2. What does Sallust say people should not do if the government is corrupt?

3. How do the people in the Senate feel towards Catiline when he enters the Senate?

4. What is Cicero told to do about the Catiline situation?

5. What surprises Petreius about Catiline's attack?

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