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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. How is Sertorius killed?

2. Why does Pompey want to avoid fighting Caesar?

3. When does Cicero return to Rome?

4. How educated is Cicero?

5. What does Caesar do when he is captured by Sulla's men?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the differences between Caesar and Pompey lead to Caesar becoming the dictator of Rome, and what does he do with the position?

2. What does Cicero's name mean, why was he given it, and how does his response to it indicate his sense of humor?

3. What age is Pompey when he does battle with Caesar and what happens when the two first meet?

4. What is the dilemma Cicero faces upon discovering the plan by Catiline's forces that remain in Rome?

5. What causes the Egyptians to betray Pompey, how does he die, and what is Caesar's reaction?

6. How do the people show their support for Caesar when he enters politics and what does Cato do to try to lessen Caesar's popularity at that time?

7. How does Plutarch feel about Caesar's military accomplishments and why?

8. How does Cicero approach young Caesar when he arrives in Rome, and what happens to cause the two to be on opposite sides?

9. What part does Pompey play in the war in Africa, how does he want to be celebrated for it, and why is he given the name, "The Great"?

10. What is Cicero's educational background and how does it contribute to the decisions made early in his career?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Caesar is known for having an impact on Rome from a very early age. Describe his youth and the events that lead up to his return to Rome, including an analysis of his capture by Sulla's men and the pirates. Also, explain why these situations and how Caesar handles them are a sign of the way he eventually approaches later conflicts in his life.

Essay Topic 2

Pompey is mainly known for his military career, but he also entered the political arena. Analyze both his military and political experiences, how they contrasted each other, and which one had the most impact on Rome. Also, include a detailed explanation of why Pompey was so highly regarded for the way he handled himself during the military battles he was involved with.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the civil war between Caesar and Pompey, including an analysis of all factors surrounding the events that led up to it, how it was waged, and the way that it ended. Use the entire book to provide insight on both men to explain the reasons for their parts in the war, and the overall effect it has on the future of Rome.

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