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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the introduction, who did Cicero criticize?
(a) Romans.
(b) Greeks.
(c) The church.
(d) Romans that were too "hellenized."

2. What did Cicero believe humans cannot find peace without?
(a) Serving mankind.
(b) Falling in love.
(c) Fighting for your thoughts.
(d) Thoughts and rations.

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

4. What did Cicero believe was the most divine thing in humans?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Love.
(c) Reason.
(d) Rational.

5. What was the result of Cicero's desire to capture others thought in his writing's?
(a) He was unthoughtful.
(b) He was unoriginal.
(c) He was too thoughful.
(d) He was thoughtless.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the introduction, what was Cicero considered to be?

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

4. Which medieval thinker admired Cicero, according to Grant?

5. Who favored Cicero?

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