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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 the prince's way of life promoted?
(a) Oppression.
(b) A weak, indulgent society.
(c) War even when it wasn't necessary.
(d) Bravery and hero worship.

2. What two groups came together to form Rome?
(a) The Britons and the Celts.
(b) The Trojans and Aborigines.
(c) The Carthaginians and the Druids.
(d) The Italians and the Germanic Tribes.

3. 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.

4. What is Catiline doing that is akin to revolution, according to Sallust?
(a) Taking from the wealthy and giving to the poor.
(b) Getting criminals, youngsters and the poor on his side.
(c) Arming the masses.
(d) Killing off important people.

5. Sallust claims his writing is not totally accurate because of this.
(a) Cicero wanted a biased history.
(b) Too much time has passed.
(c) Censors.
(d) Too many facts have been covered up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sallust say allowed Catiline to increase his power?

2. How does Sallust view the body?

3. Why was the early Roman society morally sound?

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

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

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