On the Good Life Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Mid-Book Test (up to Chapter 2: On Duties)

This test consists of 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What does Cicero emphasize in the third and fourth principles in "On Duties"?
a) Expediency and rightness are connected.
b) Dictators need a balance in their ruling.
c) Taxes are inevitable.
d) Love does not always prevail.

2. According to Cicero, what is suggested about losing one's happiness?
a) That it is separate from us.
b) That it would be easy to regain.
c) That it would then be imperfect.
d) That it would then be valued more.

3. What does Grant state Cicero was excellent at doing?
a) Deepening ideas.
b) Manifesting ideas.
c) Popularizing ideas.
d) Challenging ideas.

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