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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 many Quaestors were in the Roman government?

2. Why did the Senate become influential in the Roman government?

3. Which of the following was not included in Chapter 2 as a result of the Wart of Allies?

4. What did Cicero use to discredit his opponents once he had the support of the governing classes in Chapter 5?

5. How many inhabitants did Rome have in the First Century, B.C.?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the result of the War of Allies?

2. What type of academic training did Cicero receive?

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

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

5. Why was Cicero's case against Verres significant?

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

7. What was the state of Rome when Cicero first became Consul?

8. How was the Roman Constitution described in Chapter 1?

9. In what way did Cicero begin his speaking career in Chapter 3?

10. How did Cicero work with Caesar when he returned from exile?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast the structure and effectiveness of the Ancient Roman Government with the current government in the United States.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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