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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. What did Cicero believe applied to every human, according to Grant?
(a) Ability to forgive.
(b) The natural law.
(c) The ration to love others.
(d) The golden rule.

2. In what period did Cicero gain great fame?
(a) The Renaissance.
(b) Just after his death.
(c) 200 years after his death.
(d) The Dark Ages.

3. What does Cicero question about virtues in "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) If they are a tangible or intangible component.
(b) Whether or not they even exist.
(c) If they are necessary to people.
(d) Whether they can make for a supremely happy life.

4. What was the result of Cicero's desire to capture others thought in his writing's?
(a) He was too thoughful.
(b) He was thoughtless.
(c) He was unoriginal.
(d) He was unthoughtful.

5. What are external goods always at risk of, according to Cicero?
(a) "Violent commotions."
(b) Possession.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Jealousy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Cicero believe the Roman republic should behave like?

3. What is "Discussions at Tusculum" about?

4. What are the contents of the book "On Duties" applicable to?

5. Why is statesmanship destroyed, according to "On Duties"?

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