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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 the book reproduced in "On Duties" concern itself with?
(a) Theory of civic virtue.
(b) Theory of friendship.
(c) Theory of civic dispute.
(d) Theory of happiness.

2. What does Crassus compare oratory to?
(a) Theatre.
(b) Legal practice.
(c) Concerts.
(d) Singing.

3. According to Cicero, how does he view tyrannies?
(a) Stable.
(b) Unnecessary.
(c) Unstable.
(d) Needed.

4. What question does Cicero ask his brother, concerning what great oratory requires?
(a) What is required to produce great oratory?
(b) Does it permit women?
(c) Does it require "wide theoretical knowledge"?
(d) Is it popular in England?

5. What was oratory a part of in the ancient world, according to "On the Orator"?
(a) Low art.
(b) High art.
(c) Great ability.
(d) Great conditions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cicero argue the art of oratory requires?

2. How does Cicero perceive philosophy under tyranny rule?

3. What are the series of arguments about in "On Duties"?

4. Who was Dionysius?

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

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