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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 is essential between two nations, according to Cicero in "On Duties"?
(a) Respect.
(b) Equal power.
(c) Trade.
(d) Money.

2. What group believed happiness is the enjoyment of pleasure and the avoidance of pain?
(a) Greek's.
(b) Epicureans.
(c) French.
(d) Roman's.

3. What did Cicero resist being identified with, according to Grant?
(a) Anyone religion.
(b) Any one school of philosphy.
(c) Dogmatism.
(d) Any woman.

4. What must the apprentice orator do?
(a) Practice in front of groups.
(b) Study.
(c) Research.
(d) Take voice lessons.

5. Where are the other men involved located, during the dialogue of "On the Orator"?
(a) Tusculum.
(b) The Pantheon.
(c) The Colloseum.
(d) The Roman Forum.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cicero, what can one NOT be without being intelligent?

2. What was the result of Cicero's desire to capture others thought in his writing's?

3. What does Laelius reject about the restrictions of friendship?

4. According to Cicero, what is suggested about losing one's happiness?

5. What are external 'bads' considered to be, according to Cicero?

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