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

2. What does he tell his followers to carry at all times?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Carrier pigeons.
(c) Food and water.
(d) Letters from him.

3. Where does Catiline tell the Senate he is going because of the accusations against him?
(a) Spain.
(b) Africa.
(c) Istanbul.
(d) France.

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

5. What happens to Cneuis Piso?
(a) He is sent to Russia.
(b) He breaks his leg.
(c) He is murdered.
(d) Nothing happens to Piso.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Catiline send his best men?

2. What does Catiline plan to do eventually in Rome?

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

4. Why is there a public voting for another consul?

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

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