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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the introduction, what is Cicero NOT?
(a) Trustworthy.
(b) Eager.
(c) Spirtual.
(d) Dogmatic.

3. According to the introduction, how did Pope Gregory I respond to Cicero's work?
(a) He gave him high praise.
(b) He burned them.
(c) He banned his work for centuries.
(d) He refused to ackowledge his writings.

4. When did Cicero's reputation decline, according to the introduction?
(a) It never declined.
(b) The 19th century.
(c) The 17th century.
(d) The 18th century.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who favored Cicero?

2. What does Grant state Cicero was excellent at doing?

3. What does much of Cicero's writing contain, according to Grant?

4. According to the introduction, what was Cicero considered to be?

5. When did Cicero do his writing, according to the introduction?

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