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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 years before Cicero was born did the crisis that would lead to the end of the Roman Republic begin?

2. What is another way to describe the social class of the Patricians?

3. How was the city of Rome described in Chapter 3?

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

5. When did Cicero begin studying law in Rome?

Short Essay Questions

1. What caused Cicero to be exiled from Rome?

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

3. How did Cicero win the Roscius case?

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

5. Where was Cicero raised and how was his background described in Chapter 2?

6. Why did Cicero decide to become an advocate?

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

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

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

10. How was the Forum described in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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