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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. When did normalcy return to Rome after winning the War of Allies?

2. Why did Cicero's defense of Roscius have such a big impact on his career?

3. At the end of 52 B.C., what depended on the alliance between Caesar and Pompey?

4. Whose army did Cicero fight with in the War of Allies?

5. What was Cicero's birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were the Consuls elected in the Roman government and how did they serve?

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

3. How did Cicero become elected Consul?

4. What caused Cicero to be exiled from Rome?

5. What strategy did Cicero use against Verres in Chapter 4?

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

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

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

9. How was the Forum described in Chapter 3?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Cicero and Caesar, their characters, their time as Consul, and the decisions they made, particularly Cicero's refusal to help Caesar at a key point in Ancient Roman history.

Essay Topic 2

Cicero will be remembered as a skilled writer, orator, and politician that remained loyal to Rome for his entire life.

1) Describe how Cicero's life was remembered in the years after his death.

2) Explain how you think Cicero's work can inspire future generations.

3) Analyze the most admirable qualities of Cicero and the impression he made on government, society, and literature.

Essay Topic 3

Describe in detail the association between politics and law, using Cicero's political campaigns as an example.

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