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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. When did Octavian become Consul?

2. When was Cicero's third Philippic given?

3. According to Cicero in On Law, when can oratory have a moral impact?

4. Despite advocating moderation and compromise, which type of conflict surrounded Cicero as he planned to govern Cicilia?

5. How many Roman soldiers died in the civil war?

Short Essay Questions

1. What challenges did Cicero have in Cicilia?

2. How was Cicero killed?

3. How were Cicero's books received?

4. What did Cicero do when saw the changes in Rome as he returned at age sixty?

5. What was Caesar planning in the beginning of Chapter 9?

6. What was Cicero's opinion about the battle between Caesar and Pompey in Chapter 10?

7. How did Cicero respond to the personal events he endured in 46 B.C.?

8. When was On the State published and what was it about?

9. What was Caesar's reaction to Pompey's death?

10. Why was Cicero hesitant to work with Octavian in Chapter 14?

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

Catalina was an enemy of Cicero while he was Consul.

1) Describe how Cicero was elected Consul and the start of Catalina's conspiracy.

2) Explain Catalina's conspiracy and how it was thwarted by Cicero.

2) Analyze the intended and unintended consequences of Cicero's actions in stopping Catalina's conspiracy.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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