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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: On the Orator.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do great orators possess according to "On the Orator"?
(a) Talent.
(b) Desrie.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) An innate gift.

2. How many virtues does Cicero argue moral goodness is comprised of?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 1.

3. What type of writing style is "Laelius: On Friendship" written in?
(a) Dialogue.
(b) Prose.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Journal.

4. What does "On The Orator "concern itself with?
(a) Who is a good orator.
(b) If Cicero is a good orator.
(c) What makes a person a good orator.
(d) The role of the orator or statesmen.

5. What prevented a person from being happy, according to Cicero?
(a) Not being morally good.
(b) Not having a house.
(c) Not having money.
(d) Not having friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many principles does Cicero list that govern the performances of our obligations?

2. Why does Cicero return to Rome, in "Laelius: On Friendship"?

3. What were the followers of Aristotle called?

4. What are the third and fourth principles concerned with, in "On Duties"?

5. According to the introduction, how did the younger Seneca receive Cicero?

(see the answer key)

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