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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. Cicero argues that ___________ is unnatural.

2. What reason does Antony give for visiting Cicero's house?

3. Who was Hannibal's father?

4. What was the former position of Antony's father-in-law?

5. According to certain people, what can excuse wrong doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whose murder does Antonius accuse Cicero of committing?

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

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

4. According to Cicero, how does Antonius display his corruption?

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

6. To some in section eight of A Practical Code of Behavior, how is it possible to excuse wrongdoing?

7. What does Cicero argue about wrong in the third section of A Practical Code of Behavior?

8. What proof does Antonius use against Cicero when he tries to connect him to the murder of Caesar?

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cato the Elder emphasizes death and afterlife, emphasizing how human souls come from heaven and then return to their home. Discuss the belief that humans are only on earth to guard it and reflect on the divine, using Cato's reasoning and that of others. Use examples from the text to support your statements.

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

Antonius gives a speech to blame Cicero for the problems in Rome, such as Clodius' murder, the Civil War, and Caesar's assassination. Analyze Cicero's responses to the accusations made against him and discuss whether his counter arguments are valid. Give examples from the text to support your discussion.

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