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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 means to have friends.
(b) The good life is a rich life.
(c) The good life is expensive.
(d) The good life is a happy life.

2. According to "Discussions at Tusculum," what did all Greek schools of philosophy agree on?
(a) That good lives require being morally good.
(b) That good lives cannot exist.
(c) That good lives require friends.
(d) That good lives require posessions.

3. Who is the discussion between, in "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) Cicero and a friend.
(b) Cicero and Caesar.
(c) Cicero and his dad.
(d) Cicero and Dante.

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

5. Who does Cicero compare Dionysius to?
(a) Plato and Plutarch.
(b) Dante and Plato.
(c) Plato and Archimedes.
(d) Petrach and Archimedes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the introduction, what protestant thinkers was Cicero popular among?

3. Who favored Cicero?

4. What prevented a person from being happy, according to Cicero?

5. What are external goods always at risk of, according to Cicero?

(see the answer key)

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