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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 must the ruler maintain, according to Cicero?
(a) Justice.
(b) Equality before law.
(c) Order.
(d) Balance between powers.

2. When did Cicero's reputation decline, according to the introduction?
(a) It never declined.
(b) The 17th century.
(c) The 18th century.
(d) The 19th century.

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

4. According to Cicero, how was the Stoics view counter-intuitive?
(a) It denounces material importance.
(b) This view suggests one can be happy with no external or bodily goods.
(c) It contradicts Cicero's opinions.
(d) It denounces relationship importance.

5. What type of governmental system does Cicero prefer?
(a) Where the ruler is morally good.
(b) Where no one is taxed.
(c) Where men elect their ruler.
(d) Where the ruler gives to his community.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following are not needed to obtain moral goodness, according to Cicero in "On Duties"?

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

3. What did Cicero believe humans cannot find peace without?

4. In what period did Cicero gain great fame?

5. Who was Cicero worried about, according to the introduction?

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