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

2. What did Cicero believe the Roman republic should behave like?
(a) "Elusive and free."
(b) "Heroes of old."
(c) "Lucid and demanding."
(d) "Strong and indestructive."

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

4. What did Cicero argue is the cure for misfortune?
(a) Love.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Frienship.
(d) Psychology.

5. According to the introduction, how did the younger Seneca receive Cicero?
(a) He praised him, but found his writings shallow.
(b) He slammed him.
(c) He noted him once in one of his essays.
(d) He read him only to challenge his work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens once virtue is acquired, according to Cicero?

2. What does much of Cicero's writing contain, according to Grant?

3. What did Cicero believe was the most divine thing in humans?

4. Who does Grant say took over power in the Roman Republic during Cicero's writing?

5. Where is the setting of "Discussions at Tusculum"?

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