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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. 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.

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

3. What did Cicero resist being identified with, according to Grant?
(a) Dogmatism.
(b) Anyone religion.
(c) Any one school of philosphy.
(d) Any woman.

4. What is the purpose of the book "On Duties"?
(a) So people will reassess their lives.
(b) To inspire its readers.
(c) So statesmen can come to know their duties.
(d) To challenge its readers.

5. What does the book reproduced in "On Duties" concern itself with?
(a) Theory of happiness.
(b) Theory of friendship.
(c) Theory of civic dispute.
(d) Theory of civic virtue.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Stoics, what was the faculty that was unique to humans?

2. How does Cicero describe what philosophy's method does in "Discussions at Tusculum"?

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

4. According to the introduction, how did the younger Seneca receive Cicero?

5. What must men have to resolve conflict, according to Cicero in "On Duties"?

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