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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. Why did the government become unsupportable?
(a) Belief in God died.
(b) Society morals disintegrated.
(c) The government became too big.
(d) The civilization became too big.

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

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

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

5. What does Catiline plan to do with Cneuis Piso?
(a) He plans to have him marry his daughter.
(b) He plans for him to take over the two Spains.
(c) He plans to assassinate him.
(d) He plans for him to be Vice Consul.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Sallust say Piso treated harshly?

3. What happens to Cneuis Piso?

4. What does Catiline plan to do with Lucius Cotta and Lucius Torquatus?

5. How does Sallust view the body?

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