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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 complaint did some have about Cicero that was proven to be false?

2. Based on the thwarted conspiracy, Cicero thought the city should be ______________.

3. How many speeches did Cicero give after returning to the senate from his exile before Pro Marcello?

4. According to some interpretations, how was Cicero trying to cause the return of republican liberties with his Pro Marcello speech?

5. Which one of the following was not included in the description that Cicero gave for the men that remained loyal to Catiline because of his past?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Caesar disagree with Silanus in Chapter 7? What was his alternate suggestion?

2. What was the theory about Caesar's position at the senate debate and his political ambitions?

3. What were some of the reasons why Cicero might have decided to give Pro Marcello?

4. Which of Catiline's followers did Cicero think were not a serious threat, and which other group of followers did he think should be killed?

5. How did Catiline respond to In Catilinam I?

6. How did Cicero present the evidence against Catiline and his followers to the senate, and what was their reaction?

7. Which of Caesar's accomplishments did Cicero reference in Pro Marcello?

8. What did Catiline do as he was leaving the senate in Chapter 5, and what was Cicero's response?

9. What were the differences between the two types of debtors that followed Catiline?

10. How long had Cicero been exiled for before he gave Pro Marcello? What happened to Rome while he was away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Cicero's political career had a direct influence on his speeches and writings.

1) Describe three examples of the effects that Cicero's speeches had on his career in politics.

2) Explain how Cicero's political career had an effect on the intentions behind writing his speeches.

3) Analyze the writing style that Cicero used when writing an oratory speech vs. one that was meant to be read.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how Cicero stopped Catiline's conspiracy plot and the evidence he presented to the senate. Also, include an analysis of the senate's reaction to Cicero's evidence, the public's reaction to In Catilinam III, and Cicero's refusal to accept the full credit for saving Rome.

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