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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 did Cicero urge the Roman people to consider about the war in Chapter 3?

2. Besides the honor of their ancestors, what else did Cicero say was at stake for the Roman people in the war against Mithridates?

3. Where did Verres falsely report that he had used his own money to build a trireme?

4. Who uncovered Catiline's plot to assassinate Cicero?

5. What was the goal of the coup that Catiline attempted?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Cicero tell the senate, Catiline, and the traitors at the end of In Catilinam I?

3. Which other countries did Cicero say had witnessed Pompey's skills, and why did he think that Pompey had authority?

4. What events led to the Catlinarians given by Cicero?

5. How was Verres' role in the war against the slaves misinterpreted?

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

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

8. How did Cicero include the past history of Rome to inspire the Roman citizens in Chapter 3?

9. In the beginning of In Verrem I, what was the first reason that Cicero gave to the jurors to convict Verres?

10. What advice did Cicero have for Hortensius in his second speech against Verres?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cicero was exiled for years before being exonerated and returning to the senate to give Pro Marcello.

1) Describe how Caesar changed the republic while Cicero was exiled and Cicero's reaction to the changes when he returned.

2) Explain some of the possible reasons why you think Caesar would have exonerated Cicero and Marcellus.

3) Analyze Cicero's exile, using his own words and descriptions as a reference.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Cicero's opposition to Caesar in his speech, In Catilinam IV, including the inconsistency he revealed about Caesar's position, the explanation he provided about Roman laws and how they should be applied to the co-conspirators, and why he thought the public would support the senate's decision to execute the co-conspirators.

Essay Topic 3

In Pro Marcello, Cicero compliments Caesar for his accomplishments while issuing a warning to Caesar in the same speech.

1) Describe three of Caesar's achievements that Cicero recognized in Pro Marcello.

2) Explain the advice that Cicero gave to Caesar and why he thought a possible assassination attempt should be taken seriously.

3) Analyze the objection that Cicero had to Caesar's statement about glory and how Cicero thought it could have a negative effect on Caesar's reputation.

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