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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. Which subjects did Cicero study extensively as a young man?
2. What helped Rome to win the War of Allies?
3. How much was known about Cicero's mother, Helvia?
4. What is another way to describe the social class of the Patricians?
5. How did Everitt refer to Cicero's decision to leave Rome?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what way did Cicero begin his speaking career in Chapter 3?
2. What nickname was Cicero given during his youth and how was it selected?
3. How did Cicero win the Roscius case?
4. Why did Cicero flatter the lower classes after a major victory as Praetor?
5. What did Cicero do when he returned to Rome in Chapter 7?
6. What type of academic training did Cicero receive?
7. What was the basic structure of the Roman government?
8. What strategy did Cicero use against Verres in Chapter 4?
9. How was the Forum described in Chapter 3?
10. How was the Roman Constitution described in Chapter 1?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Cicero dealt with Clodius on numerous occasions.
1) Describe how the feud between Cicero and Clodius started.
2) Explain the methods that Clodius used against Cicero.
3) Analyze Cicero's response to Clodius and the events that led to his exile.
Essay Topic 2
As mentioned in the book, Cicero used dialogue form in some of his books.
1) Define what dialogue form is and how it is used in literature.
2) Analyze the way Cicero wrote his books in dialogue form and why he selected that technique.
3) Explain how dialogue form can be valuable in writing both fiction and non-fiction.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the similarities and differences in the First Triumvirate and the Second Triumvirate, the people involved, and the effect each had on Ancient Rome, Cicero, and the Republic.
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