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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 favored Cicero?
(a) Greek orators.
(b) Nuns.
(c) Lactantius and many Christian fathers.
(d) Roman orators.

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

3. What did Cicero believe the result would be if happiness was only achieved by certain goods?
(a) That happiness was permanent.
(b) That happiness was unnecessary.
(c) That happiness could only be perfected by possessing imperishable goods.
(d) That unhappiness did not exist.

4. According to Cicero, what will breed resentment in a ruler's subjects?
(a) Dishonor.
(b) Theft.
(c) Unjust behavior.
(d) Power.

5. What was the result of Cicero's desire to capture others thought in his writing's?
(a) He was unoriginal.
(b) He was too thoughful.
(c) He was thoughtless.
(d) He was unthoughtful.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Cicero compare Dionysius to?

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

4. Who is the discussion between, in "Discussions at Tusculum"?

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

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