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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 Everitt think about the Roman Constitution's checks and balances?

2. Why did the governing classes decide to back Cicero for Consul?

3. According to Cicero in his speech to the Senators in Chapter 4, what did their reputation depend on?

4. Which year did Cicero leave Rome in Chapter 3?

5. Which of the following was established to represent the Plebs?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What was causing trouble for the Roman Empire in the First Century, B.C.?

5. Why was Cicero's case against Verres significant?

6. How did Cicero uncover the conspiracy and thwart Catalina?

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

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

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

10. How did Cicero win the Roscius case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Cicero's case against Verres, its significance in Cicero's career, and the results of it for Cicero and the city. Also, provide an explanation of the strategy that Cicero used during the case and why it was effective.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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