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

2. What does Crassus argue that Antonius agrees with?
(a) That there is no need for oratory.
(b) That Cicero lacks techinique in oratory.
(c) That Cicero is the best orator.
(d) That there is no one art for oratory.

3. 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.

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

5. How does the argument in "Discussions at Tusculum" begin?
(a) With his friend asking Cicero a question.
(b) With Cicero talking to Brutus.
(c) With Cicero talking to himself.
(d) With a description of the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cicero emphasize in the third and fourth principles in "On Duties"?

2. How many principles does Cicero list that govern the performances of our obligations?

3. According to Cicero, what will breed resentment in a ruler's subjects?

4. What is essential between two nations, according to Cicero in "On Duties"?

5. How does Cicero perceive philosophy under tyranny rule?

(see the answer key)

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