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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Grant, what did Cicero believe every human had to make them equal?
(a) A spark of divinity.
(b) A common ancestry.
(c) Love.
(d) A common bond.

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

4. When did Cicero do his writing, according to the introduction?
(a) Between the 60s and early 50s B.C.
(b) Between the late 60s-40s B.C.
(c) During the 60s B.C.
(d) Between the 60s and early 50s A.D.

5. What type of interest did the Romans have towards philosophy, according to Grant?
(a) Deep and thoughtful.
(b) Deep intrigue.
(c) Slight intrigue.
(d) Superficial.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Grant state Cicero was excellent at doing?

3. What did Cicero believe strongly about the virtues of philosophy?

4. What did Cicero resist being identified with, according to Grant?

5. According to the introduction, what type of writing style did Cicero sometimes write in?

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