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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 Cicero believe the Roman republic should behave like?
(a) "Lucid and demanding."
(b) "Strong and indestructive."
(c) "Elusive and free."
(d) "Heroes of old."

2. What were the followers of Aristotle called?
(a) Aristotle's followers.
(b) Aristocracy's.
(c) Peripatetics.
(d) Aristotlians.

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

4. What did Cicero believe applied to every human, according to Grant?
(a) The natural law.
(b) The golden rule.
(c) Ability to forgive.
(d) The ration to love others.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens once virtue is acquired, according to Cicero?

2. What or whom does Michael Grant, the author of the introduction, introduce?

3. What did Cicero resist being identified with, according to Grant?

4. Who was Dionysius?

5. What group was Cicero's classical background popular among?

(see the answer key)

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