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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 did Catalina do when Cicero gave a direct speech that exposed the conspiracy?
2. What did Cicero learn about from Diodotus?
3. Which of the following was cited as a reason for the difficulty Rome had in managing its vast holdings?
4. Who talked Cicero into exposing Clodius' false alibi at the festival?
5. How was the Roman Constitution developed?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Cicero win the Roscius case?
2. What strategy did Cicero use against Verres in Chapter 4?
3. In what way did Cicero begin his speaking career in Chapter 3?
4. What was causing trouble for the Roman Empire in the First Century, B.C.?
5. How did Cicero protect himself against Clodius and his gang?
6. What did Cicero do when he returned to Rome in Chapter 7?
7. How did Cicero work with Caesar when he returned from exile?
8. What did Cicero do while he was away from Rome in Chapter 3?
9. How did Cicero uncover the conspiracy and thwart Catalina?
10. What was the basic structure of the Roman government?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In a non-fictional book, the style and tone of the writing can have a substantial role.
1) Describe Everitt's writing style and the techniques used throughout the book.
2) Explain why certain techniques were used and what they added to the book.
3) Analyze the tone of the book and whether it stays consistent or changes with the topics being covered.
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
Discuss the intention of Everitt in writing "Cicero: The Life and Times of Rome's Greatest Politician," including how the book was organized, Everitt's reasons for structuring it that way, and an analysis of the book's title.
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