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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. As Cicero explained, what did Public Lentulus, Catiline's co-conspirator, attempt to do in order to disrupt the regime in Rome?

2. As pointed out in the senate debate, what might have made the execution of the conspirators illegal?

3. What did Cicero admit about his exile in Pro Marcello?

4. According to some interpretations, how was Cicero trying to cause the return of republican liberties with his Pro Marcello speech?

5. Why did Caesar think that the death penalty should not be applied to the conspirators?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Cicero say about the senate's decision at the end of In Catilinam IV?

2. What were the differences between the two types of debtors that followed Catiline?

3. What was the theory about Caesar's position at the senate debate and his political ambitions?

4. How long had Cicero been exiled for before he gave Pro Marcello? What happened to Rome while he was away?

5. When and where did Cicero give In Catilinam III?

6. Why did Cicero advise Caesar to take the threat of an assassination seriously?

7. How did Cicero describe his exile in Chapter 8?

8. Which inconsistency did Cicero reveal about Caesar's suggestion in the Fourth Catilinam?

9. Why did Caesar disagree with Silanus in Chapter 7? What was his alternate suggestion?

10. Which of Catiline's followers did Cicero think were not a serious threat, and which other group of followers did he think should be killed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Cicero's opposition to Caesar in his speech, In Catilinam IV, including the inconsistency he revealed about Caesar's position, the explanation he provided about Roman laws and how they should be applied to the co-conspirators, and why he thought the public would support the senate's decision to execute the co-conspirators.

Essay Topic 3

In Pro Marcello, Cicero compliments Caesar for his accomplishments while issuing a warning to Caesar in the same speech.

1) Describe three of Caesar's achievements that Cicero recognized in Pro Marcello.

2) Explain the advice that Cicero gave to Caesar and why he thought a possible assassination attempt should be taken seriously.

3) Analyze the objection that Cicero had to Caesar's statement about glory and how Cicero thought it could have a negative effect on Caesar's reputation.

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