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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 admit about his exile in Pro Marcello?

2. When did Cicero tell the people at the forum about Catiline's conspiracy?

3. Why did Cicero think the threat of Catiline forming an army against Rome was a possibility?

4. How did Cicero describe Marcellus in Chapter 8?

5. What position did Silanus have?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Cicero advise Caesar to take the threat of an assassination seriously?

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

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

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

6. How did Cicero describe his exile in Chapter 8?

7. 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?

8. Why did Cicero refuse to accept a reward for saving Rome from Catiline?

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

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

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 descriptiveness was a major aspect of his writings and speeches. Use multiple examples from his descriptions of Verres and Catiline to show why he was effective in convincing jurors to convict the criminals being questioned by the Roman consul.

Essay Topic 3

In Catilinam I was given after Cicero discovered a conspiracy to overtake Rome.

1) Describe three events that inspired Cicero to write and give In Catilinam I.

2) Explain Cicero's strategy for defeating Catiline as it was mentioned in his first speech against him.

3) Analyze why Catiline was not executed before In Catilinam I, Cicero's opinions about the issue, and how he responded to the criticism surrounding it.

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