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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Jugurthine War I-XII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sallust say is the reason Catiline eventually led the battle from the front line?
(a) He was a better fighter then most of his men.
(b) He remembered his noble origins.
(c) It stopped his men from running away.
(d) He was able to keep track of the battle better.

2. What did the Romans give to King Masinissa?
(a) A standing army.
(b) Cities and land.
(c) A number of medals.
(d) A seat in the Senate.

3. What does Catiline plan to do eventually in Rome?
(a) Conquer it.
(b) Burn it.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Be elected emperor.

4. What surprises Petreius about Catiline's attack?
(a) He is not surprised by anything in Catiline's attack.
(b) How tactically correct it is.
(c) How aggressive it is.
(d) How weak it is.

5. What type of public positions, according to Sallust, are not desired by public servants?
(a) Those that require intelligence.
(b) Those that are high paying.
(c) Those that are dangerous.
(d) Those that are low paying.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Catiline finally die?

2. What troops does the Senate send out?

3. What does Catiline do when he hears about his men being killed?

4. What does Publius Scipio tell Jugurtha?

5. What is Cicero having a difficult time doing related to Manilos?

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