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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. What does the Greek philosophy believe about the good life, according to "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) The good life is a rich life.
(b) The good life means to have friends.
(c) The good life is a happy life.
(d) The good life is expensive.

2. Who was Dionysius?
(a) The dictator of Greece.
(b) The dictator of Syracuse.
(c) The ruler of Asia.
(d) The ruler of Rome.

3. 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.

4. What are external goods always at risk of, according to Cicero?
(a) "Violent commotions."
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Possession.
(d) Wealth.

5. What does much of Cicero's writing contain, according to Grant?
(a) Greek philosophy.
(b) Challenges to the public.
(c) Prayers.
(d) Roman philosphy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are neutral things considered to be, according to Cicero?

3. What are external 'bads' considered to be, according to Cicero?

4. What group was Cicero's classical background popular among?

5. Who does Cicero compare Dionysius to?

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