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

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

3. According to "Laelius: On Friendship," what makes friendship possible?

4. What does Laelius argue against the Stoics?

5. Which of the following is NOT a quality people should select in a friend, according to "Laelius: On Friendship"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was Laelius's attitude towards friendship?

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

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

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

6. What is the difference between kinship and friendship?

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

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

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

10. What is Scipio's connection to God?

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

Analyze and discuss the scene where Scipio sees the cosmic universe in The Dream of Scipio. Explain what symbolism Scipio's focus of earth suggests about human connection and spirituality.

Essay Topic 3

Explain why Laelius places such great importance on having friends to live a decent life in Laelius: On Friendship. Discuss who Laelius believes friendship can only exist between and why.

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