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

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

3. For what does Sallust say the mind is needed in war?
(a) For planning.
(b) To know if a war needs to be fought.
(c) To understand the enemy.
(d) To keep the belief in the cause strong.

4. Who does the majority of the people support in the Jugurthine War?
(a) Adherbal.
(b) Micipas.
(c) Jugurtha.
(d) Hiempsel.

5. What did the Romans give to King Masinissa?
(a) A standing army.
(b) Cities and land.
(c) A seat in the Senate.
(d) A number of medals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Cicero having a difficult time doing related to Manilos?

2. What did Lucius Sylla to with the army?

3. What do the conspirators do when they hear Catiline plans to burn the city?

4. How does Jugurtha get a better deal from the Senate?

5. What surprises Petreius about Catiline's attack?

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