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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: On Duties.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are the contents of the book "On Duties" applicable to?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Present day crisis.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Tyranny.

3. According to Cicero, in "On Duties," what does he feel is more effective in inspiring confidence?
(a) Justice.
(b) Love.
(c) Praise.
(d) Goodwill.

4. According to the introduction, what was Cicero considered to be?
(a) A philospher.
(b) A saint.
(c) A radical.
(d) An individualist who believed in human rights.

5. What group believed happiness is the enjoyment of pleasure and the avoidance of pain?
(a) Roman's.
(b) Greek's.
(c) Epicureans.
(d) French.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Cicero compare Dionysius to?

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

3. According to Cicero, what is suggested about losing one's happiness?

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

5. How many virtues does Cicero argue moral goodness is comprised of?

(see the answer key)

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