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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. Although the crisis was still active when Cicero gave his speech to the Romans in Chapter 6, when did he say it would be over?

2. What position did Silanus have?

3. Out of the six co-conspirators that were discovered by Cicero, how many were captured?

4. How did Cicero react to what Caesar had done to the republic during his isolation?

5. After making his case in support of giving the death penalty to the conspirators, what did Cicero say he would do in response to whatever the senate decided?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Silanus' position during the senate's debate, and who agreed with him?

2. What did Cicero say about the senate's decision at the end of In Catilinam IV?

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

4. Which inconsistency did Cicero reveal about Caesar's suggestion in the Fourth Catilinam?

5. How did Catiline respond to In Catilinam I?

6. What removed any doubt of Catiline's guilt, and how did Cicero collect evidence against him?

7. How did Cicero end In Catilinam III, and what instructions did he give to the Romans?

8. When and where did Cicero give In Catilinam III?

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

10. How did Cicero depict the older men that followed Catiline?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Describe in detail the events that led to the election of Pompey and three possible reasons why Cicero might have endorsed him. Be sure to include whether or not you think Cicero's endorsement was a defining factor in Pompey's election and gaining the support of the Roman people, as well as how Cicero handled the objections to Pompey's election in his speech.

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