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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. How did Catiline's constituency end up the way it did?
(a) They were considered uncouth.
(b) There was a drought in his district.
(c) Catiline abused his power.
(d) They had a monopoly on a gold mine.

2. Why does Jugurtha easily bribe members of government?
(a) The lack of living wages for government workers.
(b) The moral decline in Roman society.
(c) The overall poor economy.
(d) His father was so well known.

3. According to Sallust, why did men join the army in the early days of Rome?
(a) To earn better money.
(b) To earn renown as a hero.
(c) To impress the women.
(d) To support their country.

4. What is Cicero told to do about the Catiline situation?
(a) Call for a vote in the consulars.
(b) Prevent damage to the Commonwealth.
(c) Kill Catiline.
(d) Nothing.

5. What does Catiline plan to do about Cicero?
(a) Assassinate him.
(b) Make him an advisor.
(c) Exile him.
(d) Enlist him in his cause.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With whom does Quintus Curius have a relationship?

3. Where does Catiline tell the Senate he is going because of the accusations against him?

4. What does Catiline think is the best way to advance one's ambitions?

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

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