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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. How long did Cicero spend investigating Verres in Sicily?

2. What is the main topic of the sixteenth letter?

3. Who is Sicily's praetor?

4. What are Cicero feelings about Pompey's decision to go against Caesar?

5. Whom does Cicero see in Rome according to the twenty-second letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cicero's opinion of Brutus change between the sixteenth and twenty-first letter?

2. What does Cicero complain about in the fourth letter?

3. What news does Cicero send Atticus in the sixteenth letter?

4. What concern does Cicero express in his second letter?

5. What event does Cicero relate to Atticus in letters ten and eleven?

6. What are the names of Cicero's wife and children?

7. What is Cicero writing about in the seventh letter?

8. What does Cicero tell Caesar in the twelfth letter?

9. Cicero professes himself to be an enemy of what men?

10. According to Cicero in his second argument, what is the relationship like between Cicero and Verres prior to the trial?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Selected Works of Cicero gives significant information about Cicero's life as a writer, statesman, orator, and philosopher. In an essay, discuss the significance of Cicero's political career in Rome. Use quotes from the book to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Antonius ends Chapter 2 with an exhortation to Antonius to make peace with his country. Examine Antonius' actions and determine how he cannot be trusted based on Cicero's examination of his character. Use examples from the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

A Practical Code of Behavior discusses how moral right proceeds practice and examines how philosophy is both fruitful and rewarding. Examine the practical code with respect to moral obligation. Why can't the right conflict? Provide examples from the book to support your discussion.

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