10. Which of the following best describes the contrast between the portrayal of Catiline . . .

Passage one portrays him as a liberator . . .

20. Which of the following best describes the society suggested by BOTH of the speeches?

An uneasy society contemplating . . .

What is the speaker of passage 2 referring to when he talks about the "countenances of this "

The expressions of the senators

The speaker in passage 1 advances which of the following as a reason . . .

Age and prosperity have weakened . . .

It can be inferred from the passage that the orator in Passage 2 chooses not to call for . . .

he believes that an alternative . . .

The measures listed by the orator of Passage 2 in lines 36-44 serve to

demonstrate that the city has opposed . . .

19. The orator in Passage 1 would most likely respond to the accusation . . .

insisting on the rights of citizens to arm themselves .. .

According to the orator in Passage 2, the "silence" (line 75) of the senators indicates . . .

Their hostility toward Catiline

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1
In line 59, "afford" most nearly means
promote
spare
purchase
provide
2
10. Which of the following best describes the contrast between the portrayal of Catiline . . .
Passage one portrays him as selfless . . .
Passage one portrays him as a liberator . . .
Passage one portrays him as a leader . . .
Passage one portrays him as a proponent . ..
3
11. Catiline's question, "O bravest . . .submit?" (lines 16-17) is most likely intended to
determine how dedicated . . .
cast doubt on the bravery . . .
diminish the aggressiveness . . .
inspire his listeners . . .
4
20. Which of the following best describes the society suggested by BOTH of the speeches?
A polarized society divided along economic lines
An uneasy society contemplating . . .
A society on the verge of sweeping political change
A tyrannical society in which the expression of . . . .
5
What is the speaker of passage 2 referring to when he talks about the "countenances of this "
The powers possessed by Cicero
The intelligence of the speaker
The conspiracy of Catiline and his followers
The expressions of the senators
6
The speaker in passage 1 advances which of the following as a reason . . .
The government has fallen under . . .
The people in power . . .
A cause that is just must . . .
Age and prosperity have weakened . . .
7
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 70-72
Lines 57-58
Lines 41-44
Lines 49-53
8
It can be inferred from the passage that the orator in Passage 2 chooses not to call for . . .
the senators have concluded . . .
he fears that Catiline's death . . .
he believes that an alternative . . .
the execution of criminals and rebels . . .
9
The measures listed by the orator of Passage 2 in lines 36-44 serve to
exploit Catiline's growing sense of isolation
demonstrate that the city has opposed . . .
alert the people of the city . . .
appeal to Catiline's remaining national pride
10
19. The orator in Passage 1 would most likely respond to the accusation . . .
demonstrating that the subjugation of his people . . .
swearing that his true allegiance . . .
insisting on the rights of citizens to arm themselves .. .
claiming that his goal was justice through nonviolent . . .
11
According to the orator in Passage 2, the "silence" (line 75) of the senators indicates . . .
Their unwillingness to execute Catiline
Their disagreement with the orator
Their hostility toward Catiline
Their concern with morality

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