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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. Where are the enemies of Catiline's army?
(a) Too far to stop him from leaving.
(b) Coming up on his right flank.
(c) Surrounding him on two sides.
(d) He is completely encircled by his enemies.

2. When did greed take over society, according to Sallust?
(a) When Catiline took over.
(b) When the prince's died in battle.
(c) When the empire became too big.
(d) When the empire was too old.

3. How did Catiline's constituency end up the way it did?
(a) Catiline abused his power.
(b) They had a monopoly on a gold mine.
(c) They were considered uncouth.
(d) There was a drought in his district.

4. What happens to Cneuis Piso?
(a) He breaks his leg.
(b) He is murdered.
(c) He is sent to Russia.
(d) Nothing happens to Piso.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Catiline send his best men?

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

3. What happened with Catiline's constituency?

4. What does Catiline plan to do eventually in Rome?

5. What type of debate does the Senate have over the men Cicero arrests?

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