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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. What impressed Cicero about the potential of becoming an advocate in Chapter 2?

2. Which of the following was listed as a cause for the War of Allies?

3. Where was the town that Cicero was born located?

4. Why was the defeat of Verres significant?

5. What did Cicero spend his time doing when he first returned from exile?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What type of academic training did Cicero receive?

4. How did Cicero protect himself against Clodius and his gang?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What nickname was Cicero given during his youth and how was it selected?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Explain at least three literary and philosophical contributions that Cicero made with his work and why they are considered a valuable resource.

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