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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 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 rich life.
(c) The good life is expensive.
(d) The good life is a happy life.

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

3. According to "Discussions at Tusculum," what did all Greek schools of philosophy agree on?
(a) That good lives require friends.
(b) That good lives require posessions.
(c) That good lives require being morally good.
(d) That good lives cannot exist.

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

5. According to the introduction, what was Cicero considered to be?
(a) A saint.
(b) A philospher.
(c) An individualist who believed in human rights.
(d) A radical.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cicero, how was the Stoics view counter-intuitive?

2. What group believed happiness is the enjoyment of pleasure and the avoidance of pain?

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

4. What does Cicero question about virtues in "Discussions at Tusculum"?

5. What does Grant state Cicero was excellent at doing?

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