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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Jugurthine War XIII-XXIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Petreius do after Catiline starts to attack?
(a) Sends in an assassin for Catiline.
(b) Changes his strategy.
(c) Calls for Catiline's surrender.
(d) He does nothing but contine as he was.

2. How does Jugurtha get a better deal from the Senate?
(a) Gives a more passionate speech.
(b) Increases his bribes.
(c) Blackmails some powerful members.
(d) Marries the emperor's daughter.

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

4. What happened with Catiline's constituency?
(a) They were starving.
(b) They became power hungry.
(c) They were ignored by others.
(d) They became very wealthy.

5. What does Sallust say is how Europeans view Africa?
(a) As being owned by Rome.
(b) As a barbarian continent.
(c) As part of Europe.
(d) As being peopled by immoral societies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Cicero arrange to wait under the Milvian Bridge?

2. Why did the government become unsupportable?

3. What group of people founded Hippo?

4. For what does Sallust say the mind is needed in war?

5. What does Catiline do when he realizes he is overpowered?

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