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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Laelius: On Friendship.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Grant, what did Cicero believe every human had to make them equal?
(a) A spark of divinity.
(b) A common bond.
(c) Love.
(d) A common ancestry.

2. What does much of Cicero's writing contain, according to Grant?
(a) Greek philosophy.
(b) Roman philosphy.
(c) Challenges to the public.
(d) Prayers.

3. What must men have to resolve conflict, according to Cicero in "On Duties"?
(a) Resources.
(b) Rulers.
(c) Money.
(d) Respect.

4. How does Cicero describe what philosophy's method does in "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) Freedom from one's pain and suffering.
(b) A release.
(c) Challenging to its thinker.
(d) Intense and though provoking.

5. According to the introduction, what is Cicero NOT?
(a) Spirtual.
(b) Trustworthy.
(c) Dogmatic.
(d) Eager.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cicero, what can one NOT be without being intelligent?

2. In "Discussions at Tusculum," what do the Stoics argue is necessary to be happy?

3. How does Cicero perceive philosophy under tyranny rule?

4. What did Cicero argue is the cure for misfortune?

5. According to the introduction, what was Cicero considered to be?

(see the answer key)

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