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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 is Scipio supposed to reflect in "The Dream of Scipio"?

2. When was Cicero's essay "Laelius: On Friendship" written?

3. Who takes the dictatorial control in "Laelius: On Friendship"?

4. Who does Laelius speak with about his friendship with Scipio?

5. What is an earth year in comparison to a cosmic year, according to "The Dream of Scipio"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Scipio's connection to God?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe when the dialogue of "On the Orator" took place and the importance of the work.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain and discuss the paradox of pleasure and pain that comes from having friendship, according to Laelius: On Friendship. Discuss how both pain and pleasure are unavoidable in friendship.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss how the role of Africanus in Chapter 3: Laelius: On Friendship and Chapter 5: The Dream of Scipio are both similar and yet different. Discuss how the role of Africanus is different from the other characters in each chapter of "On The Good Life."

Essay Topic 3

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.

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