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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 does the argument in "Discussions at Tusculum" begin?
(a) With a description of the river.
(b) With Cicero talking to himself.
(c) With Cicero talking to Brutus.
(d) With his friend asking Cicero a question.

2. What group believed happiness is the enjoyment of pleasure and the avoidance of pain?
(a) Epicureans.
(b) Roman's.
(c) French.
(d) Greek's.

3. What did an ancient ethical view believe was necessary for happiness?
(a) Being positive.
(b) Stability.
(c) Friends.
(d) Being true to oneself.

4. According to "On Duties," how do people find theft by the state?
(a) Absurd.
(b) Unjust.
(c) Outrageous.
(d) Necessary.

5. Who does Cicero compare Dionysius to?
(a) Plato and Archimedes.
(b) Plato and Plutarch.
(c) Dante and Plato.
(d) Petrach and Archimedes.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the introduction, what did Cicero take refuge in after a divorce, fights with friends, and his daughter's death?

2. In "On Duties," what will wise rulers win from their subjects?

3. What is "Discussions at Tusculum" about?

4. What did Cicero argue is the cure for misfortune?

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

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