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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Jugurthine War L-LXI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jugurtha easily bribe members of government?
(a) The moral decline in Roman society.
(b) His father was so well known.
(c) The overall poor economy.
(d) The lack of living wages for government workers.

2. What does Sallust think a reader of history believes?
(a) History is generally boring.
(b) It is always censored.
(c) It is written with a bias.
(d) It is completely accurate.

3. What was Jugurtha's relationship to Micipas?
(a) Brother.
(b) Grandson.
(c) Son.
(d) Nephew.

4. How does Sallust view the body?
(a) As a weak part of humans.
(b) As a beautiful gift from God.
(c) As the best part of a nation.
(d) As a brutal, destructive force.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sallust present the Roman army in the beginning?

2. What does Jugurtha do after Annuis' officers leave their posts?

3. How does Petreius motivate soldiers?

4. What does Jugurtha do to Adherbal?

5. Where does Catiline tell the Senate he is going because of the accusations against him?

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