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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," why are evil people always miserable?
(a) They do not have friends.
(b) They do not have good lives.
(c) They are not morally good.
(d) They are selfish.

2. Who did Cicero influence, according to Grant?
(a) The modern philosphers.
(b) The children of the time.
(c) The Renaissance art.
(d) The Italian church.

3. In "Discussions at Tusculum," what do the Stoics argue is necessary to be happy?
(a) To be old.
(b) To be morally good.
(c) To be young.
(d) To be rich.

4. Who was Cicero worried about, according to the introduction?
(a) His mother's health.
(b) The Roman republic.
(c) His own health.
(d) The Greek republic.

5. What must the ruler maintain, according to Cicero?
(a) Order.
(b) Equality before law.
(c) Justice.
(d) Balance between powers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cicero believe was the most divine thing in humans?

2. According to Cicero, what is suggested about losing one's happiness?

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

4. What did Stoics still think was preferable even if it did not add to happiness?

5. What did an ancient ethical view believe was necessary for happiness?

(see the answer key)

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