View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Africanus tell Scipio about Earth?

2. What deep question does Laelius struggle with?

3. What needs to exist between friends to ensure a permanence of friendship, according to Laelius?

4. What does Africanus encourage Scipio to focus on, in his dream?

5. How long does friendship last in accordance with what Laelius connects friendship to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What was Laelius's attitude towards friendship?

5. What does Africanus tell Scipio about his future?

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

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

8. Describe what "Laelius: On Friendship" discusses and who the speakers are.

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

10. What was oratory considered in the ancient world?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and explain which of Cicero's works in "On The Good Life" are a response to Caesar and his rule. Discuss how Cicero feels about Caesar's dictatorial role.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 636 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample