View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the government become unsupportable?
(a) Belief in God died.
(b) The government became too big.
(c) Society morals disintegrated.
(d) The civilization became too big.

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

3. Why did Sallust become a writer?
(a) He wanted to make Catiline famous.
(b) He did not want to waste his life.
(c) He was too old to do anything else.
(d) He wanted to stir up the people.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Cneuis Piso?

2. With whom does Quintus Curius have a relationship?

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

4. What does Cicero decide to do about what he knows?

5. What happened with Catiline's constituency?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 265 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample