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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Jugurthine War XXXVII-XLIX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sallust think a reader of history believes?
(a) It is written with a bias.
(b) History is generally boring.
(c) It is completely accurate.
(d) It is always censored.

2. How does Jugurtha get a better deal from the Senate?
(a) Marries the emperor's daughter.
(b) Gives a more passionate speech.
(c) Blackmails some powerful members.
(d) Increases his bribes.

3. How are people reaching powerful positions?
(a) With hard work.
(b) Through unlawful means.
(c) By inheriting the position.
(d) By putting in a large number of years.

4. What does Catiline promise the people in question #55 if they help him?
(a) Their country being free of debt.
(b) More land for their nation.
(c) Gold and riches.
(d) Total freedom from Rome.

5. What does Jugurtha do against Metellus's army?
(a) Small ambushes.
(b) Tries to subvert it from within.
(c) Runs from it.
(d) Attacks the entire army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who persuades Jugurtha to keep silent about corruption in the Roman government?

2. Where does Cicero work?

3. What punishment does Cato argue for the conspirators?

4. What surprises Petreius about Catiline's attack?

5. To where does Adherval flee?

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