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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. According to Cicero in his speech to the Senators in Chapter 4, what did their reputation depend on?

2. How long did Cicero live in Sicily in Chapter 4?

3. How did Caesar gain attention in Chapter 5?

4. In a deal that was eventually broken by Clodius, what did Cicero agree to do if Clodius did not launch a prosecution?

5. How did Caesar give his consent for Cicero's return from exile?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Cicero do when he returned to Rome in Chapter 7?

2. What was the reason for Cicero's speech about the First Triumvirate?

3. How was the Roman Constitution described in Chapter 1?

4. How did Cicero become elected Consul?

5. What was the result of the War of Allies?

6. What nickname was Cicero given during his youth and how was it selected?

7. Why did Cicero not give a speech at the end of his Consulship?

8. How did Cicero uncover the conspiracy and thwart Catalina?

9. What was the basic structure of the Roman government?

10. Why was Cicero's case against Verres significant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze three main themes that were present and/or repeated in Cicero's writings along with why you think they were important to him.

Essay Topic 2

Explain at least three literary and philosophical contributions that Cicero made with his work and why they are considered a valuable resource.

Essay Topic 3

Education was a major part of the foundation for Cicero's career.

1) Describe Cicero's early background and education.

2) Explain which areas Cicero studied the most and how it helped him later in his life and career.

3) Analyze Cicero's goal of becoming an advocate and whether or not he achieved it.

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