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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. Who reproaches Cicero after he leaves the country, in "Laelius: On Friendship"?

2. What must the orator master?

3. What is Scipio supposed to reflect in "The Dream of Scipio"?

4. What does Cicero aim to determine in "On the Orator"?

5. What do Rufus and Crassus need to become good orators?

Short Essay Questions

1. What should people look for in friend according to "Laelius: On Friendship"?

2. Describe what sharing does in relation to friendship, according to "Laelius: On Friendship" .

3. What do great orators possess, according to "On the Orator"?

4. Describe what "The Dream of Scipio" illustrates in relation to philosophy.

5. When was "Laelius: On Friendship" written?

6. What is the purpose of the spheres of the planets, in "The Dream of Scipio"?

7. Describe what "Laelius: On Friendship" discusses and who the speakers are.

8. What happens as the dream opens, in "The Dream of Scipio"?

9. What does Africanus tell Scipio about his future?

10. What is the universe made up of, according to "The Dream of Scipio"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss Cicero's beliefs on human rights. Explain what he felt existed in all people that made them equal.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how each chapter of "On The Good Life" supports Cicero's own lifestyle and opinion of living. Discuss if you think Cicero lived the life of goodwill and virtue he suggests and outlines for his readers to be able to reach "the good life."

Essay Topic 3

Describe what makes people become friends, according to Laelius: on Friendship. Explain what qualities Laelius believes makes a good friend.

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