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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 did Cicero voice his disapproval of Caesar's actions in getting a land reform bill passed?

2. Later in Cicero's life, when did he return to the villa in the countryside mentioned in Chapter 2?

3. What helped Rome to win the War of Allies?

4. How did Cicero respond to a land reform bill in Chapter 5?

5. How did Clodius' supporters distract Cicero at Milo's trial?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Cicero become elected Consul?

2. What happened to Cicero at the trial of Milo?

3. How was Cicero returned from exile?

4. What was causing trouble for the Roman Empire in the First Century, B.C.?

5. How was the Forum described in Chapter 3?

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

7. What caused Cicero to be exiled from Rome?

8. Why did Cicero flatter the lower classes after a major victory as Praetor?

9. Which army did Cicero serve in during the War of Allies in Chapter 2?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the setting of "Cicero: The Life and Times of Rome's Greatest Politician." Include a description of Ancient Rome and the Forum, as well as the ancestry of the locations, and how they impacted Cicero's life.

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

Discuss the Philippics in detail, including why they were written, how Cicero defeated Antony with them, and the response they received from the Senate and the people of Rome.

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