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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. According to the introduction, who did Cicero criticize?
(a) Romans.
(b) The church.
(c) Greeks.
(d) Romans that were too "hellenized."

2. What is the purpose of the book "On Duties"?
(a) To challenge its readers.
(b) To inspire its readers.
(c) So statesmen can come to know their duties.
(d) So people will reassess their lives.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the introduction, what is Cicero NOT?

2. What is essential between two nations, according to Cicero in "On Duties"?

3. What were the followers of Aristotle called?

4. According to the introduction, how did Pope Gregory I respond to Cicero's work?

5. What is "Discussions at Tusculum" about?

(see the answer key)

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