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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. What does Cicero emphasize in the third and fourth principles in "On Duties"?
(a) Expediency and rightness are connected.
(b) Dictators need a balance in their ruling.
(c) Love does not always prevail.
(d) Taxes are inevitable.

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

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

4. What does Laelius reject about the restrictions of friendship?
(a) That restrictions are necessary for friendship.
(b) All three theories suggested.
(c) That the connection between friends is limited by its surroundings.
(d) That friendship has limits.

5. According to Cicero, in "On Duties," what does he feel is more effective in inspiring confidence?
(a) Justice.
(b) Goodwill.
(c) Love.
(d) Praise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of writing style is "Laelius: On Friendship" written in?

2. What is the purpose of the book "On Duties"?

3. How does the argument in "Discussions at Tusculum" begin?

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

5. What did Cicero believe was the most divine thing in humans?

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