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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 must the ruler maintain, according to Cicero?
(a) Order.
(b) Balance between powers.
(c) Justice.
(d) Equality before law.

2. Who did Cicero influence, according to Grant?
(a) The children of the time.
(b) The modern philosphers.
(c) The Renaissance art.
(d) The Italian church.

3. According to Cicero, what will breed resentment in a ruler's subjects?
(a) Power.
(b) Dishonor.
(c) Theft.
(d) Unjust behavior.

4. 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) Friendship is not based on exchange.
(d) Everything is reciprocal.

5. According to Laelius, what is friendship in accord with?
(a) Religion.
(b) Nature.
(c) Love.
(d) Respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cicero believe applied to every human, according to Grant?

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

3. What is Cicero known as, according to "On the Orator"?

4. In "On Duties," what will wise rulers win from their subjects?

5. Who favored Cicero?

(see the answer key)

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