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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: On Duties.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What or whom does Michael Grant, the author of the introduction, introduce?
(a) Greek philosophy.
(b) Marcus Tullius Cicero.
(c) Roman philosophy.
(d) Himself.

2. In "On Duties," which book is only reproduced in this particular selection of readings?
(a) Book I.
(b) Book II.
(c) Book IV.
(d) Book III.

3. What type of governmental system does Cicero prefer?
(a) Where no one is taxed.
(b) Where men elect their ruler.
(c) Where the ruler gives to his community.
(d) Where the ruler is morally good.

4. According to Cicero, how was the Stoics view counter-intuitive?
(a) This view suggests one can be happy with no external or bodily goods.
(b) It denounces relationship importance.
(c) It contradicts Cicero's opinions.
(d) It denounces material importance.

5. What does the book reproduced in "On Duties" concern itself with?
(a) Theory of civic virtue.
(b) Theory of friendship.
(c) Theory of happiness.
(d) Theory of civic dispute.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many virtues does Cicero argue moral goodness is comprised of?

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

3. According to "Discussions at Tusculum," why are evil people always miserable?

4. What are external goods always at risk of, according to Cicero?

5. According to the introduction, what type of writing style did Cicero sometimes write in?

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