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

2. What did Cicero believe was the most divine thing in humans?
(a) Reason.
(b) Rational.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Love.

3. Which medieval thinker admired Cicero, according to Grant?
(a) Petrarch.
(b) Plutarch.
(c) Aquinas.
(d) Dante.

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

5. What does Grant state Cicero was excellent at doing?
(a) Deepening ideas.
(b) Challenging ideas.
(c) Popularizing ideas.
(d) Manifesting ideas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Laelius argue about a life without friends?

3. What did Cicero believe applied to every human, according to Grant?

4. According to the introduction, what protestant thinkers was Cicero popular among?

5. What are external 'bads' considered to be, according to Cicero?

(see the answer key)

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