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

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

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

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

5. What does Sallust say wise leaders did in the beginning of the nation?
(a) Controlled the morals of the people.
(b) Conquered other lands through a strong army.
(c) Brought people together with love of their country.
(d) Put in checks and balances on power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sallust say is the result of people wanting their own merits celebrated rather then to record others' merits?

2. What two groups came together to form Rome?

3. With whom does Quintus Curius have a relationship?

4. Sallust claims his writing is not totally accurate because of this.

5. With what does Sallust say his ancestors built great empires?

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