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

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

3. How does the argument in "Discussions at Tusculum" begin?
(a) With Cicero talking to himself.
(b) With Cicero talking to Brutus.
(c) With his friend asking Cicero a question.
(d) With a description of the river.

4. According to the introduction, how did Pope Gregory I respond to Cicero's work?
(a) He burned them.
(b) He gave him high praise.
(c) He refused to ackowledge his writings.
(d) He banned his work for centuries.

5. What does the Greek philosophy believe about the good life, according to "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) The good life means to have friends.
(b) The good life is a happy life.
(c) The good life is expensive.
(d) The good life is a rich life.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Discussions at Tusculum," why are evil people always miserable?

2. How does Cicero describe what philosophy's method does in "Discussions at Tusculum"?

3. Where did Cicero retire during the transition of power in the Roman republic, according to Grant's introduction?

4. What did Cicero argue is the cure for misfortune?

5. According to the introduction, what is Cicero NOT?

(see the answer key)

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