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

2. When does Antonio declare his injury?
(a) During the battle.
(b) Never.
(c) Before the battle.
(d) After the battle.

3. What does Catiline begins to attract to his side?
(a) Libertines.
(b) Older people.
(c) The Spanish.
(d) Women.

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

5. What does Catiline promise the people in question #55 if they help him?
(a) Total freedom from Rome.
(b) Gold and riches.
(c) Their country being free of debt.
(d) More land for their nation.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Catiline go for allies?

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

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

4. Where does Cicero work?

5. What troops does the Senate send out?

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