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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. When did Cicero do his writing, according to the introduction?
(a) During the 60s B.C.
(b) Between the 60s and early 50s A.D.
(c) Between the late 60s-40s B.C.
(d) Between the 60s and early 50s B.C.

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

3. According to the introduction, what was Cicero considered to be?
(a) An individualist who believed in human rights.
(b) A saint.
(c) A radical.
(d) A philospher.

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

5. How many miles was the setting of "Discussions at Tusculum" from Cicero's home?
(a) 100 miles.
(b) 13 miles.
(c) 15 miles.
(d) 16 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cicero, how does he view tyrannies?

2. According to the introduction, who did Cicero criticize?

3. According to the Stoics, what was the faculty that was unique to humans?

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

5. In "On Duties," which book is only reproduced in this particular selection of readings?

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