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

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

3. 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 expensive.
(c) The good life is a happy life.
(d) The good life is a rich life.

4. What did Cicero argue is the cure for misfortune?
(a) Love.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Frienship.
(d) Psychology.

5. What is "Discussions at Tusculum" about?
(a) What makes a man happy.
(b) What makes a life full of quality.
(c) What makes a good life happy.
(d) What happiness is.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cicero, how does he view tyrannies?

2. What does happiness necessarily require, according to Cicero?

3. Why is statesmanship destroyed, according to "On Duties"?

4. According to "Discussions at Tusculum," why are evil people always miserable?

5. According to the introduction, how did Pope Gregory I respond to Cicero's work?

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