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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Laelius: On Friendship.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did an ancient ethical view believe was necessary for happiness?
(a) Stability.
(b) Being positive.
(c) Being true to oneself.
(d) Friends.

2. Why does Cicero return to Rome, in "Laelius: On Friendship"?
(a) For a meeting of the Roman Senate.
(b) For his daughter.
(c) To have dinner.
(d) For a funeral.

3. What needs to exist between friends to ensure a permanence of friendship, according to Laelius?
(a) Opposition.
(b) Laughter.
(c) Commonalities.
(d) Similarity.

4. Who does Grant say took over power in the Roman Republic during Cicero's writing?
(a) Cassius.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Julius.
(d) Crassus.

5. What dictatorships does Cicero oppose in "On Duties"?
(a) Caesar's.
(b) Cassius'.
(c) Brutus's.
(d) Crassus'.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "On Duties," what will wise rulers win from their subjects?

3. What does Laelius reject about the restrictions of friendship?

4. According to "Discussions at Tusculum," what did all Greek schools of philosophy agree on?

5. According to Cicero, in "On Duties," what does he feel is more effective in inspiring confidence?

(see the answer key)

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