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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. How much fame and glory did Caesar say that Cicero's writings had earned?

2. What did the conspirators do in order to diminish the seriousness of genuine support for Caesar?

3. When was On the State published?

4. What was the crowd's response to Brutus' claim that Caesar had to be assassinated at the end of Chapter 13?

5. How long did it take before Cicero began to recover from his daughter's passing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to cause a Second Triumvirate and the end of the Republic?

2. What was Cicero's opinion about the battle between Caesar and Pompey in Chapter 10?

3. Why was Cicero hesitant to work with Octavian in Chapter 14?

4. Which contributions did Cicero make through his philosophical works?

5. How was Cicero victorious over Antony?

6. What was Caesar's reaction to Pompey's death?

7. What unwavering qualities are the most remembered about Cicero?

8. How did Cicero begin his writing in 55 B.C.?

9. When was On the State published and what was it about?

10. What were the Philippics?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In a non-fictional book, the style and tone of the writing can have a substantial role.

1) Describe Everitt's writing style and the techniques used throughout the book.

2) Explain why certain techniques were used and what they added to the book.

3) Analyze the tone of the book and whether it stays consistent or changes with the topics being covered.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Catalina was an enemy of Cicero while he was Consul.

1) Describe how Cicero was elected Consul and the start of Catalina's conspiracy.

2) Explain Catalina's conspiracy and how it was thwarted by Cicero.

2) Analyze the intended and unintended consequences of Cicero's actions in stopping Catalina's conspiracy.

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