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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. According to Cicero, what will breed resentment in a ruler's subjects?
(a) Theft.
(b) Unjust behavior.
(c) Dishonor.
(d) Power.

2. In "On Duties," what will wise rulers win from their subjects?
(a) Respect.
(b) Love.
(c) Fear.
(d) Affection.

3. What does oratory require beside good speech, according to "On the Orator"?
(a) Knowledge of many subjects.
(b) Motivated thought.
(c) A desire to move others through words.
(d) General idea of other topics.

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

5. What must the orator master?
(a) The entire sphere of philosophy.
(b) Thought.
(c) Art.
(d) Science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are neutral things considered to be, according to Cicero?

2. How many virtues does Cicero argue moral goodness is comprised of?

3. Where is the setting of "Discussions at Tusculum"?

4. What does Cicero address in his work, "On Duties"?

5. What does Cicero hope to save through writing, "On the Orator"?

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