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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 Cicero aim to determine in "On the Orator"?

2. What does oratory require beside good speech, according to "On the Orator"?

3. What does Laelius believe makes goods truly good?

4. What must Scipio reflect, according to "The Dream of Scipio"?

5. Whose words does Cicero use to illustrate his view in "On the Orator"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Africanus encourage Scipio to do at the end of his dream?

2. What does "On the Orator" discuss?

3. When was "Laelius: On Friendship" written?

4. According to "Laelius: On Friendship," what makes the best friendship?

5. Compare an earth year to a cosmic year.

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss Cicero's beliefs on human rights. Explain what he felt existed in all people that made them equal.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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