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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 the last thing that Cicero mentioned to prove Verres' lack of participation in the war against runaway slaves?

2. When did Mithridates acquire the territories he controlled during the time of Cicero's speech in Chapter 3?

3. In which year did Catiline's coup take place?

4. Mithridates, the enemy of Rome, was from ______________.

5. Would the proposal for Pompey to command the Roman forces against Mithridates have gone through without Cicero's speech?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which other pieces of evidence against Verres did Cicero include in Chapter 1?

2. What was Cicero's assessment of the war with Mithridates in his speech for Pompey?

3. Which reasons did Cicero give for Catiline to go into exile in Chapter 4?

4. What corruption was exposed by Cicero about Verres' handling of the naval defense funds?

5. What are some of the reasons why Cicero gave a speech endorsing Pompey?

6. What reasons were given for why Cicero could not arrest or execute Catiline at the time he gave In Catilinam I?

7. Why did Cicero think that Pompey had military knowledge and ability?

8. How did Cicero end In Verrum II?

9. How did Cicero describe the corrupt trials that Verres ran in Sicily?

10. How did Cicero describe the conflict with Mithridates to the Romans in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the three steps that Cicero outlined in De imperio Cn. Pompei for how to choose a military commander. For each step, provide a description and use the examples that Cicero cited as a reference to analyze their importance.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the six different groups of followers that Catiline had that Cicero spoke about in his speech, In Catilinam II. Which groups posed the biggest threat to Rome? Which groups were the least dangerous? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout his life and career, Cicero maintained a strong and admirable love and loyalty for his country that was reflected in his works.

1) Explain three examples of how Cicero displayed his love of his country in his political speeches.

2) Explain three examples of how Cicero displayed his love of his country in his actions while serving on the Roman consul.

3) Analyze the two things that Cicero wished for his country and its people and how they represent the way he lived his life.

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