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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. How does the book of "On Duties" begin?
(a) With a quote.
(b) With the argument that being morally good provides knowledge to our duties.
(c) With a summary of facts.
(d) With a description of its setting.

2. According to Laelius, what two things should be avoided in friendship?
(a) Insult and pretense.
(b) Hypocrisy and pretense.
(c) Hypocrisy and insult.
(d) Condemnation and pretense.

3. According to the introduction, what type of writing style did Cicero sometimes write in?
(a) Dialogue.
(b) Journal.
(c) Essay.
(d) Poetic.

4. What group believed happiness is the enjoyment of pleasure and the avoidance of pain?
(a) Epicureans.
(b) Roman's.
(c) French.
(d) Greek's.

5. What does Laelius believe makes goods truly good?
(a) Recognition.
(b) Jealousy of others.
(c) Sharing.
(d) Beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cicero question about virtues in "Discussions at Tusculum"?

2. According to the introduction, how did the younger Seneca receive Cicero?

3. What did Stoics still think was preferable even if it did not add to happiness?

4. What did Cicero argue is the cure for misfortune?

5. What are external goods always at risk of, according to Cicero?

(see the answer key)

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