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

2. What age was Cicero when he started giving speeches?

3. How many Quaestors were in the Roman government?

4. Whose army did Cicero fight with in the War of Allies?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What strategy did Cicero use against Verres in Chapter 4?

2. Where did Cicero have an administrative post and how long was he there?

3. Why did Cicero decide to become an advocate?

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

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

6. How was Cicero returned from exile?

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

8. Which two social classes were mentioned in Chapter 1?

9. How did Cicero win the Roscius case?

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

With his experiences, it was reported that Cicero's personality traits changed during his life.

1) Explain how Cicero's personality was described in the beginning of the book.

2) Analyze the way Cicero's personality influenced his career and choices.

3) Describe how Cicero's personality changed over time and why.

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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