On the Good Life Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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On the Good Life Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Laelius: On Friendship.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the book of "On Duties" begin?
(a) With the argument that being morally good provides knowledge to our duties.
(b) With a description of its setting.
(c) With a summary of facts.
(d) With a quote.

2. What group was Cicero's classical background popular among?
(a) Children.
(b) Nuns.
(c) Philosphers.
(d) Humanists.

3. What does reciprocity suggest about friendship, according to "Laelius: On Friendship"?
(a) The relationship is based on exhange.
(b) Frienship is not a reciprocal relationship.
(c) Everything is reciprocal.
(d) Friendship is not based on exchange.

4. What did Cicero believe the result would be if happiness was only achieved by certain goods?
(a) That happiness was unnecessary.
(b) That unhappiness did not exist.
(c) That happiness was permanent.
(d) That happiness could only be perfected by possessing imperishable goods.

5. What did Cicero argue is the cure for misfortune?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Frienship.
(c) Love.
(d) Psychology.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Laelius: On Friendship," when should a person make the decision to keep a friend?

2. When was Cicero's essay "Laelius: On Friendship" written?

3. According to the introduction, how did Pope Gregory I respond to Cicero's work?

4. According to the introduction, who did Cicero criticize?

5. What did Cicero resist being identified with, according to Grant?

(see the answer key)

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