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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. According to the introduction, what protestant thinkers was Cicero popular among?
(a) Luther.
(b) Pope Gregory.
(c) Luther and Melancthon.
(d) Melancthon.

2. What did Cicero resist being identified with, according to Grant?
(a) Any woman.
(b) Any one school of philosphy.
(c) Dogmatism.
(d) Anyone religion.

3. According to the introduction, what did Cicero take refuge in after a divorce, fights with friends, and his daughter's death?
(a) Meditation.
(b) Writing.
(c) Observing nature.
(d) Reading.

4. What does much of Cicero's writing contain, according to Grant?
(a) Roman philosphy.
(b) Prayers.
(c) Greek philosophy.
(d) Challenges to the public.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What or whom does Michael Grant, the author of the introduction, introduce?

3. According to the introduction, who did Cicero criticize?

4. According to the introduction, what type of writing style did Cicero sometimes write in?

5. What did Cicero believe the Roman republic should behave like?

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