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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Conspiracy of Catiline XXV-XXXVI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Sallust become a writer?
(a) He was too old to do anything else.
(b) He wanted to make Catiline famous.
(c) He wanted to stir up the people.
(d) He did not want to waste his life.

2. What does Catiline do to attract people to his cause?
(a) Promise them to listen to what they want.
(b) Buy them gifts and send them mistresses.
(c) Give them land.
(d) Promise them a position in his government.

3. What does Catiline do after he leaves the Senate?
(a) Go to Spain.
(b) Go see his wife.
(c) Begin to raise an army in Rome.
(d) Go to Manilus.

4. What does Sallust say is the result of people wanting their own merits celebrated rather then to record others' merits?
(a) Romans do not have great literature.
(b) People began fighting for recognition.
(c) The society became weaker.
(d) Celebrities were more imporatant than leaders.

5. What does Sallust say wise leaders did in the beginning of the nation?
(a) Brought people together with love of their country.
(b) Conquered other lands through a strong army.
(c) Controlled the morals of the people.
(d) Put in checks and balances on power.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the people in the Senate feel towards Catiline when he enters the Senate?

2. According to Sallust, why did men join the army in the early days of Rome?

3. What does Catiline think is the best way to advance one's ambitions?

4. Where does Catiline send his best men?

5. Why did Catiline kill his son?

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