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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sallust say is one of the main differences between Catiline and Cicero?
(a) Cicero was calm and intellectual.
(b) Catiline was calm and intellectual.
(c) Catiline knew how to delegate tasks.
(d) Cicero was full of passion and brutality.

2. Who does Sallust say Piso treated harshly?
(a) Catiline.
(b) The Barbarians.
(c) The Spanish.
(d) Cicero.

3. When did greed take over society, according to Sallust?
(a) When Catiline took over.
(b) When the empire became too big.
(c) When the prince's died in battle.
(d) When the empire was too old.

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

5. What happened with Catiline's constituency?
(a) They became very wealthy.
(b) They became power hungry.
(c) They were starving.
(d) They were ignored by others.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Catiline kill his son?

3. What two groups came together to form Rome?

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

5. What does Catiline mix for his followers to drink?

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