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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 Laelius, how is friendship formed?
(a) Through thought.
(b) Through desire.
(c) Through love.
(d) Through food.

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

3. Which medieval thinker admired Cicero, according to Grant?
(a) Petrarch.
(b) Plutarch.
(c) Dante.
(d) Aquinas.

4. According to Cicero, what is suggested about losing one's happiness?
(a) That it would then be valued more.
(b) That it would be easy to regain.
(c) That it is separate from us.
(d) That it would then be imperfect.

5. What does Cicero question about virtues in "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) Whether they can make for a supremely happy life.
(b) If they are necessary to people.
(c) Whether or not they even exist.
(d) If they are a tangible or intangible component.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are neutral things considered to be, according to Cicero?

2. How many principles does Cicero list that govern the performances of our obligations?

3. What did an ancient ethical view believe was necessary for happiness?

4. Who favored Cicero?

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

(see the answer key)

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