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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. After quickly listing the crimes of Verres, how did Cicero build the case in his opening statement?

2. When did Nepos prevent Cicero from giving a speech?

3. How did Cicero voice his disapproval of Caesar's actions in getting a land reform bill passed?

4. How did Cicero initially protect himself from Clodius and his standing gang?

5. Who did Cicero represent in the case against Verres?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Cicero win the Roscius case?

2. In what way did Cicero begin his speaking career in Chapter 3?

3. What strategy did Cicero use against Verres in Chapter 4?

4. How did Cicero uncover the conspiracy and thwart Catalina?

5. How was the Roman Constitution described in Chapter 1?

6. How did Cicero protect himself against Clodius and his gang?

7. Why did Cicero decide to become an advocate?

8. Which two social classes were mentioned in Chapter 1?

9. Why did Cicero flatter the lower classes after a major victory as Praetor?

10. What caused Cicero to be exiled from Rome?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the intention of Everitt in writing "Cicero: The Life and Times of Rome's Greatest Politician," including how the book was organized, Everitt's reasons for structuring it that way, and an analysis of the book's title.

Essay Topic 2

Catalina was an enemy of Cicero while he was Consul.

1) Describe how Cicero was elected Consul and the start of Catalina's conspiracy.

2) Explain Catalina's conspiracy and how it was thwarted by Cicero.

2) Analyze the intended and unintended consequences of Cicero's actions in stopping Catalina's conspiracy.

Essay Topic 3

Describe in detail the association between politics and law, using Cicero's political campaigns as an example.

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