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

An uneasy society contemplating its currentpolitical situation

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

Their hostility toward Catiline

It can be inferred from the passage that the orator in Passage 2 chooses not to call for Catiline's execution because

he believes that an alternative punishment ismore beneficial to the state

What is the speaker of Passage 2 referring to when he talks about the "countenances of this venerable body" (line 40) ?

The expressions of the senators

The orator in Passage 1 would most likely respond to the accusation in Passage 2 that "You are summoning . . . all ..

insisting on the right of citizens to arm themselves against oppressive...

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

demonstrate that the city has opposed itself toCataline's conspiracy

The speaker in Passage 1 advances which of the following as a reason for his belief that the rebellion..

Age and prosperity have weakened those who govern.

Catiline's question, "0 bravest ... submit?" (lines 16- 17) is most likely intended to

inspire his listeners to take action against theiroppressors

Which of the following best describes the contrast between the portrayal of Catiline in Passage 1 and...

Passage 1 portrays him as a liberator, while Passage 2 portrays him as...

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1
Which of the following best describes the society suggested by BOTH of the speeches?
A tyrannical society in which the expression ofopinions is forbidden
An uneasy society contemplating its currentpolitical situation
A society on the verge of sweeping politicalchange
A polarized society divided along economiclines
2
According to the orator in Passage 2, the "silence" (line 75) of the senators indicates which of the following?
Their unwillingness to execute Catiline
Their hostility toward Catiline
Their disagreement with the orator
Their concern with morality
3
In line 59, "afford" most nearly means
spare
promote
purchase
provide
4
It can be inferred from the passage that the orator in Passage 2 chooses not to call for Catiline's execution because
he fears that Catiline's death could anger thesenate
the execution of criminals and rebels is againsthis morals
he believes that an alternative punishment ismore beneficial to the state
the senators have concluded that banishment ismore prudent than execution
5
What is the speaker of Passage 2 referring to when he talks about the "countenances of this venerable body" (line 40) ?
The intelligence of the speaker
The expressions of the senators
The powers possessed by Cicero
The conspiracy of Cataline and his followers
6
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 49-53
Lines 41-44
Lines 70-72
Lines 57-58
7
The orator in Passage 1 would most likely respond to the accusation in Passage 2 that "You are summoning . . . all ..
swearing that his true allegiance lay with those having power, honor, and.
demonstrating that the subjugation of his people would inevitably lead...
claiming that his goal was justice throughnonviolent revolution
insisting on the right of citizens to arm themselves against oppressive...
8
The measures listed by the orator of Passage 2 in lines 36-44 serve to
demonstrate that the city has opposed itself toCataline's conspiracy
alert the people of the city to Catiline'ssubversive actions
appeal to Catiline's remaining national pride
exploit Catiline's growing sense of isolation
9
The speaker in Passage 1 advances which of the following as a reason for his belief that the rebellion..
The people in power have no honor or courage.
Age and prosperity have weakened those who govern.
A cause that is just must always prevail
The government has fallen under the power ofkings.
10
Catiline's question, "0 bravest ... submit?" (lines 16- 17) is most likely intended to
determine how dedicated his listeners are to therebellion
cast doubt on the bravery of his own countrymen
inspire his listeners to take action against theiroppressors
diminish the aggressiveness and pride of hisaudience
11
Which of the following best describes the contrast between the portrayal of Catiline in Passage 1 and...
Passage 1 portrays him as a proponent of peaceful change, while Passage...
Passage 1 portrays him as a liberator, while Passage 2 portrays him as...
Passage 1 portrays him as a leader of men, while Passage 2 claims that..
Passage 1 portrays him as selfless, while Passage 2 portrays him as....

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Questions 11

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1
Which of the following best describes the society suggested by BOTH of the speeches?
A tyrannical society in which the expression ofopinions is forbidden
An uneasy society contemplating its currentpolitical situation
A society on the verge of sweeping politicalchange
A polarized society divided along economiclines
2
According to the orator in Passage 2, the "silence" (line 75) of the senators indicates which of the following?
Their unwillingness to execute Catiline
Their hostility toward Catiline
Their disagreement with the orator
Their concern with morality
3
In line 59, "afford" most nearly means
spare
promote
purchase
provide
4
It can be inferred from the passage that the orator in Passage 2 chooses not to call for Catiline's execution because
he fears that Catiline's death could anger thesenate
the execution of criminals and rebels is againsthis morals
he believes that an alternative punishment ismore beneficial to the state
the senators have concluded that banishment ismore prudent than execution
5
What is the speaker of Passage 2 referring to when he talks about the "countenances of this venerable body" (line 40) ?
The intelligence of the speaker
The expressions of the senators
The powers possessed by Cicero
The conspiracy of Cataline and his followers
6
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 49-53
Lines 41-44
Lines 70-72
Lines 57-58
7
The orator in Passage 1 would most likely respond to the accusation in Passage 2 that "You are summoning . . . all ..
swearing that his true allegiance lay with those having power, honor, and.
demonstrating that the subjugation of his people would inevitably lead...
claiming that his goal was justice throughnonviolent revolution
insisting on the right of citizens to arm themselves against oppressive...
8
The measures listed by the orator of Passage 2 in lines 36-44 serve to
demonstrate that the city has opposed itself toCataline's conspiracy
alert the people of the city to Catiline'ssubversive actions
appeal to Catiline's remaining national pride
exploit Catiline's growing sense of isolation
9
The speaker in Passage 1 advances which of the following as a reason for his belief that the rebellion..
The people in power have no honor or courage.
Age and prosperity have weakened those who govern.
A cause that is just must always prevail
The government has fallen under the power ofkings.
10
Catiline's question, "0 bravest ... submit?" (lines 16- 17) is most likely intended to
determine how dedicated his listeners are to therebellion
cast doubt on the bravery of his own countrymen
inspire his listeners to take action against theiroppressors
diminish the aggressiveness and pride of hisaudience
11
Which of the following best describes the contrast between the portrayal of Catiline in Passage 1 and...
Passage 1 portrays him as a proponent of peaceful change, while Passage...
Passage 1 portrays him as a liberator, while Passage 2 portrays him as...
Passage 1 portrays him as a leader of men, while Passage 2 claims that..
Passage 1 portrays him as selfless, while Passage 2 portrays him as....