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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 type of governmental system does Cicero prefer?
(a) Where the ruler gives to his community.
(b) Where the ruler is morally good.
(c) Where men elect their ruler.
(d) Where no one is taxed.

2. According to Cicero, what will breed resentment in a ruler's subjects?
(a) Power.
(b) Unjust behavior.
(c) Dishonor.
(d) Theft.

3. How many miles was the setting of "Discussions at Tusculum" from Cicero's home?
(a) 100 miles.
(b) 16 miles.
(c) 15 miles.
(d) 13 miles.

4. Where is the setting of "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) By a river.
(b) Cicero's country villa.
(c) Cicero's apartment.
(d) Cicero's friends house.

5. In "On Duties," what will wise rulers win from their subjects?
(a) Affection.
(b) Respect.
(c) Fear.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cicero claim about the text of 'Laelius: On Friendship"?

2. According to "On Duties," how do people find theft by the state?

3. When was Cicero's essay "Laelius: On Friendship" written?

4. What two types of men cannot be friends, according to Laelius?

5. What are external goods always at risk of, according to Cicero?

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