AP Latin Unit 3: Caesar II — Argument and Roman Values Practice Exam

Assessment for Unit 3: Caesar II — Argument and Roman Values

Estimated Time: 60 minutes

Exam Details

Questions: 20 total (18 multiple choice, 2 short answer)
Time: 60 minutes (recommended)
Topics Covered: Unit 3: Caesar II — Argument and Roman Values
Format: Multiple Choice, Short Answer questions matching real exam difficulty
Scoring: Instant results with detailed explanations

A. Multiple-Choice Questions (18 Questions)

Select the one best answer for each question.

1. [Skill: 1.A | Topic: 3.2] Read the Latin excerpt (modeled on Caesar’s narrative style). "Caesar legatos ad civitatem mittit ut obsides dent et pontem faciant." Which of the following best translates the clause "ut obsides dent et pontem faciant" as it functions in this sentence?

(A)so that they may give hostages and make a bridge(B)with the result that they gave hostages and made a bridge(C)when they were giving hostages and making a bridge(D)although they were giving hostages and making a bridge

2. [Skill: 2.B | Topic: 3.2] Read the Latin excerpt. "Cum hostes flumen transire conarentur, Caesar milites in ripa collocavit." In this sentence, the primary function of the "cum" clause with the subjunctive ("cum... conarentur") is to

(A)give background circumstances for the main action(B)state a general truth in a repeated-time clause(C)express a purpose for Caesar’s action(D)introduce a direct quotation in reported speech

3. [Skill: 1.A | Topic: 3.2] Read the Latin excerpt. "Principes a Caesare rogati sunt quid consilii caperent." Why is "caperent" in the subjunctive?

(A)It is part of an indirect question introduced by "quid".(B)It is a jussive subjunctive giving a direct command to the leaders.(C)It is a result clause dependent on an implied "tam/ita".(D)It is a potential subjunctive expressing what the leaders might do in general.

4. [Skill: 2.B | Topic: 3.2] Read the Latin excerpt. "Caesar dixit se eos, qui pacem peterent, conservaturum esse." Which of the following best explains the use of the subjunctive in "qui pacem peterent"?

(A)The relative clause is in the subjunctive because it is part of reported speech/indirect discourse (attraction of mood).(B)The relative clause is in the subjunctive because every relative clause in Latin takes the subjunctive.(C)The relative clause is in the subjunctive because it is a purpose clause introduced by "qui".(D)The relative clause is in the subjunctive because it is a contrary-to-fact condition in past time.

5. [Skill: 2A | Topic: 3.3] Read the excerpt below (adapted in Caesarian style): > neque legatos audivit, neque condicionibus paruit, neque spem pacis reliquit. Which of the following rhetorical devices is most clearly used in this excerpt?

(A)Anaphora (repetition of the same word(s) at the beginning of successive phrases)(B)Chiasmus (ABBA word order)(C)Litotes (affirmation by negating the opposite)(D)Hyperbaton (unusual separation of words that belong together)

6. [Skill: 2B | Topic: 3.3] Read the excerpt below (adapted in Caesarian style): > agros vastant, aedificia incendunt, pecora rapiunt. Which choice best explains how the author’s stylistic choice contributes to the passage’s tone?

(A)The asyndeton (lack of conjunctions) creates a rapid, relentless pace that makes the violence feel continuous.(B)The polysyndeton (many conjunctions) slows the pace and suggests careful deliberation by the attackers.(C)The extended metaphor shifts the description from literal violence to symbolic moral instruction.(D)The apostrophe directly addresses the reader, inviting sympathy for the attackers’ perspective.

7. [Skill: 3A | Topic: 3.3] Read the excerpt below (adapted in Caesarian style), in which the speaker frames his motives: > se neque iniuria inferendae causa venisse, sed sociis auxilium ferre. Which Roman value is most directly emphasized by this contrast (neque... sed...)?

(A)fides (loyalty and reliability toward allies)(B)luxuria (extravagance and self-indulgence)(C)superbia (arrogant pride)(D)ignavia (cowardice and lack of initiative)

8. [Skill: 2C | Topic: 3.3] Read the excerpt below (adapted in Caesarian style): > quid enim sibi vult? cur arma contra amicos capiuntur? Which option best captures both the meaning and the rhetorical function of these questions in context?

(A)They are genuine requests for information and indicate the speaker’s uncertainty about the facts.(B)They function as rhetorical questions expressing indignation and framing the opponent’s actions as unreasonable and unjust.(C)They soften the speaker’s argument by conceding that the opponent’s choices are understandable.(D)They shift the narrative away from persuasion into neutral description of events.

9. 1. [Skill: 2A | Topic: 3.4] Read the excerpt below. "Caesar, ut eius misericordia cognita esset, captivis pepercit atque eos incolumes domum remisit." Which of the following interpretations best explains how Caesar’s diction contributes to his self-portrayal in this sentence?

(A)He presents himself as a leader whose mercy is deliberate and publicly recognizable.(B)He presents himself as a commander primarily motivated by fear of retaliation.(C)He presents himself as a leader who is indecisive and therefore avoids punishment.(D)He presents himself as a commander who values cruelty as a means of deterrence.

10. 2. [Skill: 1A | Topic: 3.4] Read the excerpt below. "milites contumaciter imperium neglexerunt" Which translation best preserves the nuance of contumaciter as it contributes to characterization?

(A)The soldiers ignored the command stubbornly and defiantly.(B)The soldiers ignored the command quietly and respectfully.(C)The soldiers ignored the command by mistake.(D)The soldiers ignored the command because they were afraid.

11. 3. [Skill: 2B | Topic: 3.4] Read the excerpt below. "hostes, spe salutis deposita, legatos ad Caesarem miserunt; ille, eorum preces auditas, tamen obsides imperavit." Which choice best explains how the diction shapes the reader’s perception of Caesar’s character in relation to Roman values?

(A)The combination of preces and tamen emphasizes Caesar’s balanced stance: he can listen, but he remains firm and controlling.(B)The word legatos suggests Caesar is weak, since diplomacy replaces military action.(C)The phrase spe salutis deposita portrays Caesar as panicked and desperate.(D)The word obsides indicates Caesar is motivated mainly by personal greed.

12. [Skill: 2.B | Topic: 3.5] Read the excerpt below from Caesar. "nostri se a fronte, a latere, a tergo circumventos esse animadverterunt." Which of the following best explains the rhetorical effect of the repeated prepositional phrases "a fronte, a latere, a tergo"?

(A)It emphasizes the completeness of the encirclement and increases the urgency and danger of the moment.(B)It minimizes the threat by listing routine military directions that would be expected in any battle.(C)It shifts attention away from the battle to a neutral description of the surrounding landscape.(D)It suggests that the narrator is uncertain about the exact positions of the forces and is approximating.

13. [Skill: 1.A | Topic: 3.5] Read the excerpt below from Caesar. "magno cum periculo ad castra contenderunt" Which translation best captures both the meaning and the emphasis created by Caesar’s word order?

(A)With great danger they rushed to the camp.(B)They rushed to the camp, since there was great danger.(C)They rushed to the camp, with danger that was not great.(D)They slowly made their way to the camp with great caution.

14. [Skill: 3.A | Topic: 3.5] Read the excerpt below from Caesar. "Helvetii ... reliquos Gallos virtute praecedunt, quod fere cotidianis proeliis cum Germanis contendunt." A student claims: “Caesar portrays the Helvetii as exceptionally formidable by grounding their superiority in constant combat experience.” Which option is the best short commentary sentence that supports the student’s claim with a relevant Latin citation and explains its significance?

(A)Caesar calls the Helvetii superior in courage—"virtute praecedunt"—and then explains that this comes from their frequent fighting, "fere cotidianis proeliis ... contendunt," making their strength seem proven rather than merely asserted.(B)Caesar says the Helvetii live in Gaul—"reliquos Gallos"—which proves they are naturally brave because all Gauls are brave.(C)Caesar notes the Helvetii avoid battles—"fere cotidianis proeliis"—showing they preserve their forces and therefore are not truly dangerous.(D)Caesar emphasizes the Helvetii’s weakness by stating they fight the Germans—"cum Germanis"—because needing to fight implies they cannot win without help.

15. 1. [Skill: 1A | Topic: 3.6] Read the passage below (adapted from Caesar, DBG). "Caesar, exploratis itineribus, intellexit Helvetios per fines Sequanorum iter facere conari." Which of the following is the best translation of "exploratis itineribus" as it is used in the sentence?

(A)because he was exploring the routes(B)after the routes had been reconnoitered(C)while he was being shown the routes(D)since the routes will be explored

16. 2. [Skill: 1B | Topic: 3.6] Read the passage below (adapted from Caesar, DBG). "Legatos mittit qui dicerent: se pacem petere." In this sentence, what is the best description of the clause "qui dicerent"?

(A)A relative clause of purpose explaining why envoys are sent(B)A relative clause of characteristic describing what the envoys are generally like(C)A result clause showing what happened because envoys were sent(D)An indirect statement dependent on "mittit"

17. 3. [Skill: 2A | Topic: 3.6] Read the passage below (adapted from Caesar, DBG). "Caesar respondit se neque iniuria lacessitum bellum inferre consuesse neque sine causa amicitiam populi Romani violari passurum." Which Roman value is Caesar most directly invoking to strengthen his argument in this response?

(A)otium (the pursuit of leisure)(B)fides (reliability/faithfulness to obligations and alliances)(C)luxuria (extravagance)(D)discordia (internal conflict)

18. [Skill: 3A | Topic: 3.1] "Desilite," inquit, "milites, nisi vultis aquilam hostibus prodere; ego certe meum rei publicae atque imperatori officium praestitero." (Caesar, De Bello Gallico, 4.25) In the excerpt above, the speaker motivates his fellow soldiers primarily by appealing to which Roman value?

(A)Clementia (mercy shown to a defeated enemy)(B)Officium (sense of duty to the state and commander)(C)Liberalitas (generosity in the distribution of spoils)(D)Prudentia (caution and foresight in military planning)

B. Short Answer Questions (2 Questions)

Answer all parts of each question. Answers must be in essay form. Outlines or lists alone are not acceptable.

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