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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. In "On Duties," how many feelings does Cicero say a good ruler should inspire in his subjects?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

2. In "On Duties," what will wise rulers win from their subjects?
(a) Love.
(b) Fear.
(c) Affection.
(d) Respect.

3. What are the contents of the book "On Duties" applicable to?
(a) Present day crisis.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Tyranny.
(d) Friendship.

4. According to Cicero, what can one NOT be without being intelligent?
(a) Brave.
(b) Just.
(c) Honest.
(d) Good.

5. 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 praised him, but found his writings shallow.
(d) He slammed him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What were the followers of Aristotle called?

3. How does Cicero perceive philosophy under tyranny rule?

4. What did Cicero believe the result would be if happiness was only achieved by certain goods?

5. According to the introduction, what was Cicero considered to be?

(see the answer key)

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