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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. In the first section of A Practical Code of Behavior, whom does Cicero praise?

2. What does Cicero consider and debate in section nine?

3. Who rescued the Senate from annihilation according to Cicero?

4. What would have benefited Antony had he visited Cicero's home?

5. What should happen to people who steal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Antonius blame on Cicero in an effort to discredit him?

2. What does Cicero think a man's aim should always be?

3. In Attack on an Enemy of Freedom, what excuse does Antonius use to justify his attack on Cicero?

4. What does Cicero say about Antonius' character?

5. What does Cicero lament at the start of Attack on an Enemy of Freedom?

6. What do the two sides presented in the sixth section of A Practical Code of Behavior argue about?

7. Who was left in charge of Rome during Caesar's absence, and how did that person fair?

8. What does Cicero argue men should not do in the third section of A Practical Code of Behavior?

9. What would not be blame worthy in the fourth section of A Practical Code of Behavior?

10. In the story told in section five of A Practical Code of Behavior, how is the man able to retain his credit while doing wrong?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the fourth letter, written to Atticus, Cicero examines the treachery of Roman leadership. He wanted to become part of an alliance, but he resisted because he hated to participate in "deification." Analyze the treachery of Roman leadership and how some leaders, such as Caesar and Pompey, were deified. Provide support from the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

Cato consoles the elderly for losing strength in old age. Cato admits that he lost strength, but he has retained some. He emphasizes how one should continue to engage in activities in order to gather strength. Analyze how one might gather strength from another and give examples to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Cicero opposes and criticizes Marcus Antonius who shared his power with Octavian. Six months after Caesar's assassination, Cicero addresses the political instability that resulted. Analyze Cicero's discussion of political instability that resulted from Caesar's rule. Use examples to support your discussion.

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