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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. Which medieval thinker admired Cicero, according to Grant?
(a) Petrarch.
(b) Dante.
(c) Aquinas.
(d) Plutarch.

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

3. According to Cicero, in "On Duties," which of the following will NOT inspire a good ruler's subjects?
(a) Respect of high office.
(b) Confidence.
(c) Goodwill.
(d) Wealth.

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

5. What dictatorships does Cicero oppose in "On Duties"?
(a) Brutus's.
(b) Cassius'.
(c) Crassus'.
(d) Caesar's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "Discussions at Tusculum" about?

2. What must the ruler maintain, according to Cicero?

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

4. Who is the discussion between, in "Discussions at Tusculum"?

5. What type of interest did the Romans have towards philosophy, according to Grant?

(see the answer key)

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