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

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

3. Who is told about Catiline's plans for Cicero?
(a) Octavio.
(b) Galen.
(c) Sallust.
(d) Fulvia.

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

5. What troops does the Senate send out?
(a) Cicero and his troops.
(b) Octavio and his troops.
(c) The Senate guard.
(d) Antonio and his troops.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sallust say wise leaders did in the beginning of the nation?

2. Where is Volturcius arrested?

3. What does Catiline plan to do with Lucius Cotta and Lucius Torquatus?

4. Where is Lucuis Tarquinious arrested?

5. Why did Sallust become a writer?

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