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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. How many virtues does Cicero argue moral goodness is comprised of?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

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

3. What did Cicero believe strongly about the virtues of philosophy?
(a) They took away the "load of empty troubles."
(b) They were valid and rational.
(c) They were insightful.
(d) They gave comfort to the fearful.

4. What does the Greek philosophy believe about the good life, according to "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) The good life is expensive.
(b) The good life is a happy life.
(c) The good life means to have friends.
(d) The good life is a rich life.

5. According to the Stoics, what was the faculty that was unique to humans?
(a) Rational.
(b) Reason.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Thought.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which medieval thinker admired Cicero, according to Grant?

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

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

4. According to "Discussions at Tusculum," what did all Greek schools of philosophy agree on?

5. According to "Discussions at Tusculum," why are evil people always miserable?

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