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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. According to Cicero, whose ideal is "to live consistently with nature"?

2. What did Anthony claim to have done during the election of the augurship?

3. What differentiated Antony from Cicero's past enemies?

4. Who would have prevented Antony from going to Cicero's home, according to Cicero?

5. Why would it be an advantage for a merchant to arrive early at a market during a food shortage?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What are the three questions Cicero analyzes in the first section of A Practical Code of Behavior?

10. What are Antonius' arguments against Cicero, according to Cicero?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cato the Elder emphasizes respect as the crowning glory of aging. Examine Cicero's discussion of how the foundation needs to be laid early in life. Use examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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