Directions:
    Option 1: write three 600-900 word essays on the topics given below
    Option 2: write two 900-1200 word essays on two of the topics given below

Topics:

1. Freedpersons: The inscriptions written on tombstones form one important source of information about ancient Roman society, and freedpersons in particular. Use Shelton, #236-7,239-241, 242, 244, 246-7, & 250 as a springboard for a discussion of freedpersons; you may also use other passages from our readings as you see fit. . As usual, make sure you give a plethora of pertinent facts/examples, especially from these passages, to back up your conclusions.

2. Slavery: Compare and contrast the attitudes towards and treatment of slaves in Shelton #206, 208, & 220-1; you may also use other passages from our readings as you see fit. As usual, make sure you give a plethora of pertinent facts/examples to back up your conclusions.

3. Religion: Use Shelton, #422-3 & 458 as a springboard for a discussion of Roman religion; you may also use other passages from our readings as you see fit. . As usual, make sure you give a plethora of pertinent facts/examples, especially from the passages, to back up your conclusions.