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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. Why did the governing classes decide to back Cicero for Consul?

2. Who elected the Consuls in the Roman government?

3. Which year did Cicero leave Rome in Chapter 3?

4. In a deal that was eventually broken by Clodius, what did Cicero agree to do if Clodius did not launch a prosecution?

5. How did Caesar gain attention in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Cicero returned from exile?

2. What was the basic structure of the Roman government?

3. Where did Cicero have an administrative post and how long was he there?

4. How did Cicero win the Roscius case?

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

6. What did Cicero do while he was away from Rome in Chapter 3?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The conflict between Caesar and Pompey led to a civil war in Ancient Rome.

1) Describe how the conflict between Caesar and Pompey began.

2) Explain which advantages each person had and the outcome of the war.

3) Analyze Cicero's place in the war, his opinions of it, and how he reacted to it.

Essay Topic 2

Catalina was an enemy of Cicero while he was Consul.

1) Describe how Cicero was elected Consul and the start of Catalina's conspiracy.

2) Explain Catalina's conspiracy and how it was thwarted by Cicero.

2) Analyze the intended and unintended consequences of Cicero's actions in stopping Catalina's conspiracy.

Essay Topic 3

Education was a major part of the foundation for Cicero's career.

1) Describe Cicero's early background and education.

2) Explain which areas Cicero studied the most and how it helped him later in his life and career.

3) Analyze Cicero's goal of becoming an advocate and whether or not he achieved it.

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