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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, what did Cicero take refuge in after a divorce, fights with friends, and his daughter's death?
(a) Observing nature.
(b) Writing.
(c) Meditation.
(d) Reading.

2. Who did Cicero influence, according to Grant?
(a) The Italian church.
(b) The children of the time.
(c) The modern philosphers.
(d) The Renaissance art.

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

4. According to the introduction, what protestant thinkers was Cicero popular among?
(a) Pope Gregory.
(b) Melancthon.
(c) Luther and Melancthon.
(d) Luther.

5. What did Cicero believe applied to every human, according to Grant?
(a) The golden rule.
(b) The natural law.
(c) Ability to forgive.
(d) The ration to love others.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Cicero's reputation decline, according to the introduction?

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

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

4. Who favored Cicero?

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

(see the answer key)

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