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

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

3. Where did Cicero retire during the transition of power in the Roman republic, according to Grant's introduction?
(a) The Mediterranean.
(b) His castle.
(c) The country.
(d) Ireland.

4. How many miles was the setting of "Discussions at Tusculum" from Cicero's home?
(a) 15 miles.
(b) 13 miles.
(c) 100 miles.
(d) 16 miles.

5. How does the argument in "Discussions at Tusculum" begin?
(a) With Cicero talking to Brutus.
(b) With his friend asking Cicero a question.
(c) With a description of the river.
(d) With Cicero talking to himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Cicero perceive philosophy under tyranny rule?

3. What did Cicero believe applied to every human, according to Grant?

4. According to Cicero, in "On Duties," what does he feel is more effective in inspiring confidence?

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

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