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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1: Discussions at Tusculum.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of interest did the Romans have towards philosophy, according to Grant?
(a) Deep and thoughtful.
(b) Deep intrigue.
(c) Slight intrigue.
(d) Superficial.

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

3. What did an ancient ethical view believe was necessary for happiness?
(a) Stability.
(b) Being true to oneself.
(c) Friends.
(d) Being positive.

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

5. According to "Discussions at Tusculum," why are evil people always miserable?
(a) They are selfish.
(b) They are not morally good.
(c) They do not have friends.
(d) They do not have good lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Cicero's reputation decline, according to the introduction?

2. Where is the setting of "Discussions at Tusculum"?

3. What did Cicero believe strongly about the virtues of philosophy?

4. What did Cicero resist being identified with, according to Grant?

5. In what period did Cicero gain great fame?

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