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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. When did Cicero do his writing, according to the introduction?
(a) Between the 60s and early 50s A.D.
(b) During the 60s B.C.
(c) Between the late 60s-40s B.C.
(d) Between the 60s and early 50s B.C.

2. Who does Grant say took over power in the Roman Republic during Cicero's writing?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Cassius.
(c) Julius.
(d) Crassus.

3. In what period did Cicero gain great fame?
(a) The Renaissance.
(b) Just after his death.
(c) The Dark Ages.
(d) 200 years after his death.

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

5. According to the introduction, what is Cicero NOT?
(a) Eager.
(b) Dogmatic.
(c) Spirtual.
(d) Trustworthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group was Cicero's classical background popular among?

2. What is "Discussions at Tusculum" about?

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

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

5. According to Grant, what did Cicero believe every human had to make them equal?

(see the answer key)

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