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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, A Practical Code of Behavior, On Duties, III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the fourteenth letter, Cicero claims that ___________ delivered Atticus' previous letter.
(a) Pompey.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Tullia.
(d) Tiro.

2. Who was Hannibal's father?
(a) Verres.
(b) Marcus Atilius Regulus.
(c) Xanthippus.
(d) Hamilcar.

3. What does Cicero wish philosophy will be to Scipio's son?
(a) Rewarding and profitable.
(b) Fruitful and annoying.
(c) Annoying and profitable.
(d) Fruitful and rewarding.

4. What does justice demand of individuals?
(a) Money.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Honesty.
(d) Clarity of mind.

5. What did Cicero propose to the recipient of the first letter?
(a) To be a senator.
(b) To vote for him.
(c) To pay him for counsel.
(d) To be his political ally.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Caesar claim was always advantageous according to Cicero?

2. What should the invisible man do according to Cicero?

3. According to Cicero, toward whom is his work targeted?

4. According to the twenty-first letter, what is Cicero's reaction to the speech which he heard?

5. What definition does Cicero give of a sharp practice?

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