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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Cneuis Piso?

2. Why did Catiline kill his son?

3. Who does not like Catiline's plans for Cicero?

4. With whom does Quintus Curius have a relationship?

5. What does Cathegus think is the best way to forward the conspiracy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cicero ask of the Gauls and why?

2. What did Cicero do when he uncovered Catiline's plans and how did this stymie Cataline's plans?

3. What does Catline do when he realizes he is being defeated?

4. In what manner did Sylla take over the government and what did he do with the army?

5. What does the Senate hear about Manilus and how does it affect Rome?

6. Where is Catiline going with his army and what does Antonio do about it?

7. How does Sallust's disgust for greed relate to what Catiline said he wanted to do?

8. What is Catiline's only choice for his army? Who takes over Antonio's army and why? What does he do with the army before they fight?

9. What does Sallust say happened because the society was fragile that led to the end of the society?

10. What does Catiline do after going to the Senate and how does he hide his intentions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sallust starts by talking about the strengths of the mind and the body. He puts the virtues of the mind above that of the body, but he understands that war needs both the mind for planning and the body for attacking.

1. Discuss the strengths of the mind versus the strengths of the body. Include in your discussion how one might complement the other and how one might interfere with the other.

2. Discuss the different uses of the body and the mind for war. Use examples from the text to support your answer.

3. Using the text as a resource, why do you think Sallust puts the virtue of the mind above that of the body? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Jugurtha motivates his troops by saying they have conquered the Romans before and they will do it again. He says they are at an advantage because they know the land.

1. Why do you think Jugurtha appeals to his troops history with the Romans in order to motivate them? Does the fact that the Romans are in control of Numidia negate his argument? How does it affect what Jugurtha says to his troops about fighting the Romans?

2. Discuss why Jugurtha troops knowing the land will be an advantage over the Roman troops. Use examples to support your answer.

3. Speeches before battle is a type of manipulation. If one can appeal to the emotions of soldiers they will be more likely to be willing to die for their leader. How do you think this type of manipulation can be used or is used in modern armies?

Essay Topic 3

Sallust presents the Roman army as ill-disciplined brutes. They buy everything instead of making it and live a luxurious life that is not conducive to being men of war.

1. Explain in detail why you think Sallust's evaluation of how soldiers should live is correct or wrong. Use examples from the text to support your answer.

2. Discuss in detail the moral implications of the politicians who send soldiers to war living at a much higher standard than the soldiers. Include in your discussion if you believe the disparity between soldiers' lives and politicians lives make it easier for politicians to use soldiers.

3. Military personnel in America receive fairly low compensation for their jobs although in peacetime the benefits and compensation may seem adequate, when faced with combat, it might seem too little. Discuss what you think is a fair wage for combat soldiers and what they should receive as veterans.

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