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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. How did Catiline's constituency end up the way it did?
(a) There was a drought in his district.
(b) Catiline abused his power.
(c) They had a monopoly on a gold mine.
(d) They were considered uncouth.

2. What does Sallust say is the result of people wanting their own merits celebrated rather then to record others' merits?
(a) The society became weaker.
(b) People began fighting for recognition.
(c) Celebrities were more imporatant than leaders.
(d) Romans do not have great literature.

3. For what does Sallust say the mind is needed in war?
(a) To keep the belief in the cause strong.
(b) To understand the enemy.
(c) For planning.
(d) To know if a war needs to be fought.

4. Where does Catiline send his best men?
(a) To China.
(b) To Russia.
(c) Various parts of Europe.
(d) To Rome.

5. What does Catiline do to attract people to his cause?
(a) Give them land.
(b) Promise them a position in his government.
(c) Buy them gifts and send them mistresses.
(d) Promise them to listen to what they want.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Catiline plan to do with Cneuis Piso?

2. When did greed take over society, according to Sallust?

3. What does Catiline think is the best way to advance one's ambitions?

4. What happens to Cneuis Piso?

5. Into what type of family was Catiline born?

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