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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Conspiracy of Catiline XXV-XXXVI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Manilos doing in Etrupia?
(a) Getting the poor people on Catiline's side.
(b) Raising food for an army.
(c) Assassinating the officials there.
(d) Governing the district.

2. How does Sallust feel about the answer to question #35?
(a) Depression.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Begrudging respect.

3. What does Sallust say the prince's way of life promoted?
(a) War even when it wasn't necessary.
(b) Oppression.
(c) A weak, indulgent society.
(d) Bravery and hero worship.

4. What did Lucius Sylla to with the army?
(a) Made it too big.
(b) Over indulged the soldiers.
(c) Disciplined it radically.
(d) Downsized it.

5. What happens to Cneuis Piso?
(a) He is sent to Russia.
(b) He breaks his leg.
(c) He is murdered.
(d) Nothing happens to Piso.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jugurtha easily bribe members of government?

2. How did Catiline's constituency end up the way it did?

3. What does Catiline do to attract people to his cause?

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

5. What does Sallust say allowed Catiline to increase his power?

(see the answer key)

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