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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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) There was a drought in his district.
(c) Catiline abused his power.
(d) They were considered uncouth.

2. What does Antonio do before the battle with Catiline?
(a) Give a speech to the soldiers.
(b) Hand command over to Petreius.
(c) Meet with his commanders.
(d) Take a nap.

3. What does Sallust say is one of the main differences between Catiline and Cicero?
(a) Catiline was calm and intellectual.
(b) Catiline knew how to delegate tasks.
(c) Cicero was calm and intellectual.
(d) Cicero was full of passion and brutality.

4. Who do Catiline's followers plan to lure to the city gate?
(a) Cato.
(b) Cicero.
(c) Tarquinious.
(d) Crassus.

5. With whom does Quintus Curius have a relationship?
(a) Shaphia.
(b) Fulvia.
(c) Penelope.
(d) Sieria.

6. What does the rumors of an army coming to Rome do in the city?
(a) Make the citizens arm themselves.
(b) Cause hoarding and riots.
(c) Spread panic.
(d) Nothing.

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

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

9. Who does not like Catiline's plans for Cicero?
(a) Octavio.
(b) Curius.
(c) Sallust.
(d) Galen.

10. With what does Sallust say his ancestors built great empires?
(a) With a desire to control people.
(b) With intellect.
(c) With brute strength.
(d) With brute strength and intellect.

11. What does Catiline promise the Senate?
(a) To burn it down.
(b) To become head of it.
(c) To support it.
(d) To sow seeds of discontent.

12. How does Catiline prepare his soldiers for battle?
(a) With a meeting about tactics.
(b) By passing out food and water.
(c) With a speech.
(d) By placing them in rows with shields.

13. What does Cicero do with the conspirators he has in custody?
(a) Takes them to Antonio.
(b) Takes them to the Roman Court.
(c) Takes them to the Senate.
(d) Has them killed.

14. What does Catiline think is the best way to advance one's ambitions?
(a) By conspiracy.
(b) By assimilation.
(c) Through war.
(d) By elections.

15. Where is Lucuis Tarquinious arrested?
(a) On his way to Catiline.
(b) When he comes out of his house that morning.
(c) When he is at the public baths.
(d) At the city gates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two groups came together to form Rome?

2. When does Antonio declare his injury?

3. What is Curius' final role in the situation with Catiline?

4. What does Catiline begins to attract to his side?

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

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