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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: On the Orator.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is friendship more potent that kinship, according to Laelius ?
(a) Kinship does not imply a non-physical bond.
(b) Kinship is forced.
(c) Friendship is natural.
(d) Kinship is unnatural.

2. What does Laelius reject about the restrictions of friendship?
(a) That the connection between friends is limited by its surroundings.
(b) That friendship has limits.
(c) That restrictions are necessary for friendship.
(d) All three theories suggested.

3. What were the followers of Aristotle called?
(a) Aristocracy's.
(b) Aristotle's followers.
(c) Aristotlians.
(d) Peripatetics.

4. According to Laelius, what is friendship in accord with?
(a) Nature.
(b) Love.
(c) Respect.
(d) Religion.

5. What type of writing style is "Laelius: On Friendship" written in?
(a) Prose.
(b) Dialogue.
(c) Journal.
(d) Poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cicero, what will inspire hatred in a ruler's subjects?

2. Who does Laelius speak with about his friendship with Scipio?

3. What is concluded about the achievement of moral goodness, in "Discussions at Tusculum"?

4. How many principles does Cicero list that govern the performances of our obligations?

5. In "On Duties," what will wise rulers win from their subjects?

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