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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Conspiracy of Catiline L-LXI.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Catiline kill his son?
(a) His son killed his wife.
(b) On the demand of his girlfriend.
(c) He didn't know it was his son.
(d) His son tried to kill him.

3. What does Sallust say is the reason Catiline eventually led the battle from the front line?
(a) He remembered his noble origins.
(b) He was able to keep track of the battle better.
(c) It stopped his men from running away.
(d) He was a better fighter then most of his men.

4. What does Celer do about Catiline?
(a) He has nothing to do with Catiline's fight.
(b) He joins Catiline.
(c) He assassinates Catiline.
(d) He slips behind Catiline to block his retreat.

5. What happens to the men who have been arrested by the Senate when they are taken from the Senate?
(a) Some are set free, some are hanged.
(b) They are strangled.
(c) They are exiled.
(d) They are imprisoned.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is told about Catiline's plans for Cicero?

2. What surprises Petreius about Catiline's attack?

3. What does Sallust say allowed Catiline to increase his power?

4. Where does Catiline send his best men?

5. How does Petreius motivate soldiers?

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