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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. Did Cicero say that the region Verres governed could be restored to its previous state?

2. What did Cicero urge the Roman people to consider about the war in Chapter 3?

3. What did Cicero say he would do if he were in Catiline's position?

4. Besides being a criminal, what was it about Verres that Cicero thought had to be put down?

5. For which of the following reasons did Cicero encourage Catiline to go into exile at the end of Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reasons were given for why Cicero could not arrest or execute Catiline at the time he gave In Catilinam I?

2. What corruption was exposed by Cicero about Verres' handling of the naval defense funds?

3. How did Verres intend to escape the charges being brought against him?

4. How did Cicero end In Verrum II?

5. How was Verres' role in the war against the slaves misinterpreted?

6. How was the building of a trireme in Messana misreported by Verres?

7. Who opposed the election of Pompey, and how did Cicero address their concerns in his speech?

8. What was Cicero's assessment of the war with Mithridates in his speech for Pompey?

9. Why was the senate losing patience with Catiline, and what outraged Cicero at the beginning of In Catilinam I?

10. How did Cicero describe the conflict with Mithridates to the Romans in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between a judicial and deliberative speech. Using Cicero's political speeches as a reference, include examples of each type.

Essay Topic 2

Cicero's political career had a direct influence on his speeches and writings.

1) Describe three examples of the effects that Cicero's speeches had on his career in politics.

2) Explain how Cicero's political career had an effect on the intentions behind writing his speeches.

3) Analyze the writing style that Cicero used when writing an oratory speech vs. one that was meant to be read.

Essay Topic 3

Cicero's descriptiveness was a major aspect of his writings and speeches. Use multiple examples from his descriptions of Verres and Catiline to show why he was effective in convincing jurors to convict the criminals being questioned by the Roman consul.

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