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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, In Catilinam IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After making his case in support of giving the death penalty to the conspirators, what did Cicero say he would do in response to whatever the senate decided?
(a) Ensure that justice was served.
(b) Challenge it if he did not agree.
(c) Give another speech the next day.
(d) Take responsibility for it.

2. What was the purpose of the letters that Catiline left as he was leaving the senate chamber?
(a) To instruct his followers and ask others for help.
(b) Neither to instruct his followers nor ask others for help.
(c) Only to ask others for help.
(d) Only to instruct his followers.

3. Which two things did Cicero say the Roman people were eager for in Chapter 3?
(a) Land and renown.
(b) Treasure and land.
(c) Glory and renown.
(d) Glory and treasure.

4. As Cicero explained, which region were Mithridates and Tigranes trying to conquer?
(a) Galatia.
(b) Asia.
(c) Lycia.
(d) Syria.

5. How many ex-consuls agreed with Silanus about giving the death penalty to the conspirators?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following was not included in the description that Cicero gave for the men that remained loyal to Catiline because of his past?

2. What did Cicero think should happen to the group of criminals that supported Catiline?

3. In Cicero's opinion, what made further conflict inevitable for the Roman people in Chapter 3?

4. How did Cicero describe the conflict between Rome and Mithridates?

5. What complaint did some have about Cicero that was proven to be false?

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