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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. Who was Cicero worried about, according to the introduction?
(a) His mother's health.
(b) The Greek republic.
(c) The Roman republic.
(d) His own health.

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

3. Who is the discussion between, in "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) Cicero and Caesar.
(b) Cicero and his dad.
(c) Cicero and a friend.
(d) Cicero and Dante.

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

5. Where is the setting of "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) Cicero's country villa.
(b) By a river.
(c) Cicero's apartment.
(d) Cicero's friends house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Cicero compare Dionysius to?

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

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

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

5. When did Cicero do his writing, according to the introduction?

(see the answer key)

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