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

2. According to Cicero in "On Duties," what do men need?
(a) Friends.
(b) Love.
(c) Resources.
(d) Money.

3. What did Cicero believe was the most divine thing in humans?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Rational.
(c) Reason.
(d) Love.

4. According to Cicero, how does he view tyrannies?
(a) Unstable.
(b) Unnecessary.
(c) Needed.
(d) Stable.

5. What are external goods always at risk of, according to Cicero?
(a) Wealth.
(b) "Violent commotions."
(c) Possession.
(d) Jealousy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group believed happiness is the enjoyment of pleasure and the avoidance of pain?

2. What does the book reproduced in "On Duties" concern itself with?

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

4. What were the followers of Aristotle called?

5. Why is statesmanship destroyed, according to "On Duties"?

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