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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 are the contents of the book "On Duties" applicable to?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Present day crisis.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Tyranny.

2. What did Cicero believe the Roman republic should behave like?
(a) "Heroes of old."
(b) "Strong and indestructive."
(c) "Lucid and demanding."
(d) "Elusive and free."

3. According to Cicero, what can one NOT be without being intelligent?
(a) Just.
(b) Brave.
(c) Honest.
(d) Good.

4. Who was Dionysius?
(a) The ruler of Asia.
(b) The dictator of Syracuse.
(c) The ruler of Rome.
(d) The dictator of Greece.

5. What two types of men cannot be friends, according to Laelius?
(a) Good and poor.
(b) Rich and poor.
(c) Good and bad.
(d) Giving and selfish.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to "Discussions at Tusculum," what did all Greek schools of philosophy agree on?

3. What are external goods merely considered to be by Cicero?

4. What did Cicero believe humans cannot find peace without?

5. Where did Cicero retire during the transition of power in the Roman republic, according to Grant's introduction?

(see the answer key)

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