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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Laelius: On Friendship.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Laelius, what two things should be avoided in friendship?
(a) Hypocrisy and pretense.
(b) Condemnation and pretense.
(c) Insult and pretense.
(d) Hypocrisy and insult.

2. What does Laelius argue against the Stoics?
(a) That a man should not be upset by the death of a friend.
(b) That friendship is a transition in life.
(c) That materials bring happiness.
(d) That friends are material things.

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

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

5. What did Stoics still think was preferable even if it did not add to happiness?
(a) Virtues.
(b) Relationships.
(c) External achievement.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Laelius argue friendship is only possible for?

2. Who was Laelius friends with?

3. When was Laelius born in relation to when Cicero wrote "Laelius: On Friendship"?

4. According to Laelius, what is friendship in accord with?

5. In what period did Cicero gain great fame?

(see the answer key)

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