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

2. According to the introduction, how did the younger Seneca receive Cicero?
(a) He noted him once in one of his essays.
(b) He read him only to challenge his work.
(c) He slammed him.
(d) He praised him, but found his writings shallow.

3. According to Cicero, what will inspire hatred in a ruler's subjects?
(a) One that's selfish.
(b) One without virtue.
(c) One that is unforgiving.
(d) One without promise.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Cicero compare Dionysius to?

2. What is "Discussions at Tusculum" about?

3. What is concluded about the achievement of moral goodness, in "Discussions at Tusculum"?

4. What did Cicero believe strongly about the virtues of philosophy?

5. In "On Duties," how will rulers win goodwill?

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