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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. Where does Scipio go in his dream?

2. What does "Laelius: On Friendship" concern itself with?

3. What does Laelius believe makes goods truly good?

4. Who visits Scipio in his dream?

5. What type of writing style is "Laelius: On Friendship" written in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the willingness a friend should have, according to "Laelius: On Friendship."

2. What is the difference between kinship and friendship?

3. Describe how "On the Orator" ends.

4. What was oratory considered in the ancient world?

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

6. Describe the length and history of "The Dream of Scipio."

7. What do great orators possess, according to "On the Orator"?

8. What happens as the dream opens, in "The Dream of Scipio"?

9. Why is Crassus disappointed in Antonius at the end of "On the Orator"?

10. What was Laelius's attitude towards friendship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss what qualities Cicero outlines a good and effective ruler needs to have. Explain how Cicero's outline is a direct response to the condition of the governmental rule of the time in which Cicero writes.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how each chapter of "On The Good Life" supports Cicero's own lifestyle and opinion of living. Discuss if you think Cicero lived the life of goodwill and virtue he suggests and outlines for his readers to be able to reach "the good life."

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