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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1: Discussions at Tusculum.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the introduction, how did the younger Seneca receive Cicero?
(a) He read him only to challenge his work.
(b) He slammed him.
(c) He praised him, but found his writings shallow.
(d) He noted him once in one of his essays.

2. According to "Discussions at Tusculum," what did all Greek schools of philosophy agree on?
(a) That good lives cannot exist.
(b) That good lives require being morally good.
(c) That good lives require posessions.
(d) That good lives require friends.

3. How does Cicero describe what philosophy's method does in "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) Freedom from one's pain and suffering.
(b) A release.
(c) Intense and though provoking.
(d) Challenging to its thinker.

4. What does happiness necessarily require, according to Cicero?
(a) Smiles.
(b) Laughter.
(c) Tranquility.
(d) Singing.

5. What did Cicero believe the Roman republic should behave like?
(a) "Heroes of old."
(b) "Elusive and free."
(c) "Strong and indestructive."
(d) "Lucid and demanding."

Short Answer Questions

1. Which medieval thinker admired Cicero, according to Grant?

2. What does Cicero question about virtues in "Discussions at Tusculum"?

3. Where did Cicero retire during the transition of power in the Roman republic, according to Grant's introduction?

4. What did an ancient ethical view believe was necessary for happiness?

5. What was the result of Cicero's desire to capture others thought in his writing's?

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