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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 does Cicero aim to determine in "On the Orator"?
(a) What makes a man a good orator.
(b) What kind of man the orator must be to rule the Greek Empire.
(c) Who is better at oratory than he is.
(d) What kind of man the orator must be to rule the Roman Empire.

2. What are the third and fourth principles concerned with, in "On Duties"?
(a) Dictators.
(b) Taxes.
(c) Love.
(d) Expediency.

3. What does the Greek philosophy believe about the good life, according to "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) The good life is a happy life.
(b) The good life is a rich life.
(c) The good life is expensive.
(d) The good life means to have friends.

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

5. What did an ancient ethical view believe was necessary for happiness?
(a) Friends.
(b) Stability.
(c) Being positive.
(d) Being true to oneself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Cicero, in "On Duties," what does he feel is more effective in inspiring confidence?

3. According to Cicero, in "On Duties," which of the following will NOT inspire a good ruler's subjects?

4. What dictatorships does Cicero oppose in "On Duties"?

5. What is "On the Orator" considered to be in comparison to the rest of "On the Good Life"?

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