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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 does Laelius argue against the Stoics?

2. How many tones does the harmony contain, in "The Dream of Scipio"?

3. What does Cicero aim to determine in "On the Orator"?

4. Where does Scipio go in his dream?

5. Why does Cicero return to Rome, in "Laelius: On Friendship"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Africanus tell Scipio about his future?

2. What was Laelius's attitude towards friendship?

3. Describe what the orator must do when giving a speech.

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

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

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

7. What does "On the Orator" discuss?

8. Where does Scipio go in his dream in Chapter 5?

9. Describe how the orator is powerful in battle, as described in "On the Orator."

10. What is the greatest danger of a friendship, according to "Laelius: On Friendship"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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