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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 Quaestors were in the Roman government?

2. What was Rome's economy like when Cicero became Consul?

3. Later in Cicero's life, when did he return to the villa in the countryside mentioned in Chapter 2?

4. How did Caesar give his consent for Cicero's return from exile?

5. How far away from Rome was Cicero born?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the reason for Cicero's speech about the First Triumvirate?

2. What did Cicero do when he returned to Rome in Chapter 7?

3. How was Cicero returned from exile?

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

5. What political problem led to the crisis that Cicero would face?

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

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

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

9. How was the Forum described in Chapter 3?

10. What was Caesar doing to gain support in Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze three main themes that were present and/or repeated in Cicero's writings along with why you think they were important to him.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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