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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why is there a public voting for another consul?
(a) Cicero found out about the meeting.
(b) Curius tells his girlfriend about the meeting.
(c) Some of the people were horrified about drinking human blood.
(d) The higher consuls were upset about the war.

4. Where is Volturcius arrested?
(a) At the Senate.
(b) Outside the city gate.
(c) At the end of the Milvian Bridge.
(d) In the camp of the Allobroges.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Catiline's constituency end up the way it did?

3. What does he tell his followers to carry at all times?

4. What does Catiline promise the people in question #55 if they help him?

5. What is Manilos doing in Etrupia?

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