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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. Who challenges Crassus' views with historical counter-examples?

2. What is the length like of "Dream of Scipio"?

3. Whose fate lies in the hands of Scipio, according to "The Dream of Scipio"?

4. When was the excerpt of "The Dream of Scipio" rediscovered?

5. According to Laelius, what is friendship in accord with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the Stoics believe about the death of a friend?

2. What does Africanus encourage Scipio to do at the end of his dream?

3. What is the universe made up of, according to "The Dream of Scipio"?

4. According to "On the Orator," how should great orators approach a speech?

5. Describe what sharing does in relation to friendship, according to "Laelius: On Friendship" .

6. What should people look for in friend according to "Laelius: On Friendship"?

7. What was oratory considered in the ancient world?

8. What does Africanus tell Scipio about his future?

9. What does "On the Orator" discuss?

10. What was Laelius's attitude towards friendship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the Greek's philosophy to the Stoic's philosophy on what makes a good and happy life.

Essay Topic 2

Explain why and how Cicero refutes the Epicurean's philosophy on what makes a happy and good life. Discuss what validates the Epicurean's ideology for reaching happiness.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the ending opinions and arguments of Crassus and Antonius in On the Orator. Explain why Crassus is disappointed with Antonius' thinking.

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