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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 Antony issue a rebuttal to Cicero in the Senate?

2. What were Cicero and his allies able to reveal support for in Chapter 10?

3. What caused Cicero to be wary of helping Octavian?

4. Which subject did Cicero teach when he returned to Rome?

5. What did the Senate do when it appeared that Antony was defeated?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the conspirators against Caesar do as a way to diminish his reputation?

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

3. What did Cicero write about in the beginning of Chapter 12 and why?

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

5. What unwavering qualities are the most remembered about Cicero?

6. What challenges did Cicero have in Cicilia?

7. How was Cicero victorious over Antony?

8. How did Pompey ask for Cicero's help against Caesar in Chapter 10?

9. How was Cicero killed?

10. What were the Philippics?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Cicero will be remembered as a skilled writer, orator, and politician that remained loyal to Rome for his entire life.

1) Describe how Cicero's life was remembered in the years after his death.

2) Explain how you think Cicero's work can inspire future generations.

3) Analyze the most admirable qualities of Cicero and the impression he made on government, society, and literature.

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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