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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 was Cicero's instinct about Caesar's attempts in the Senate?

2. What did Cicero think about Caesar's ransacking of the Treasury in Rome?

3. When did Cicero return to Rome, greeted by happy crowds?

4. According to the book, what was taking place as Cicero turned to writing between 46 B.C. and 44 B.C.?

5. Which of the following was a main challenge that Cicero struggled with in Cicilia?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How did the conflict between Caesar and Pompey begin?

5. What happened to cause a Second Triumvirate and the end of the Republic?

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

7. Where was Cicero in Chapter 11, and how did he return to Rome?

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

9. How were Cicero's books received?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Philippics in detail, including why they were written, how Cicero defeated Antony with them, and the response they received from the Senate and the people of Rome.

Essay Topic 2

Explain at least three literary and philosophical contributions that Cicero made with his work and why they are considered a valuable resource.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the intention of Everitt in writing "Cicero: The Life and Times of Rome's Greatest Politician," including how the book was organized, Everitt's reasons for structuring it that way, and an analysis of the book's title.

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