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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 type of people in general, did Sallust say the army had?
(a) Alturistic people.
(b) People who wanted to serve.
(c) Patriotic people.
(d) Power hungry people.

2. Why was the early Roman society morally sound?
(a) It was healthier.
(b) A repressive religion.
(c) Natural inclination.
(d) An oppressive government.

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

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

5. What does Catiline think is the best way to advance one's ambitions?
(a) By assimilation.
(b) By elections.
(c) By conspiracy.
(d) Through war.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Cicero having a difficult time doing related to Manilos?

3. What does Catiline say he will do if he is head of the government?

4. For what does Sallust say the mind is needed in war?

5. What does the Senate do about Catiline after Catulus reads a letter from him?

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