Question
The trainwreck film Megalopolis somehow featured some accurate Roman history. For 10 points each:
[10h] Mayor Frank Cicero recites the opening lines of this speech, saying, "How much longer will you abuse our patience?" This speech was delivered at the temple of Jupiter Stator ("STAH-tore") in 63 BC. A description is acceptable.
ANSWER: first Catilinarian oration [accept answers that mention the first speech given against Catiline by Cicero; prompt on Cicero's speeches]
[10m] Megalopolis features a character with this last name, in reference to a rich Roman with this cognomen. This Roman died after a defeat at Carrhae ("CAR-aye") when the Parthians poured molten gold down his throat.
ANSWER: Crassus [accept Hamilton Crassus III; accept Publius Licinius Crassus]
[10e] Instead of being a politician and soldier, Catalina holds this occupation in the movie held by ancient Romans like Vitruvius, who crafted a guide for building projects.
ANSWER: architect [or architectus]
<History - Ancient History>
Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 PACE NSC | 06/07/2025 | Y | 36 | 16.67 | 75% | 78% | 14% |