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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 does Cicero claim about the text of 'Laelius: On Friendship"?
(a) He came up with the content.
(b) It is a transcription from one of his teachers.
(c) He heard it somewhere.
(d) It is borrowed.

2. What are neutral things considered to be, according to Cicero?
(a) Indifferents.
(b) Unpreferables.
(c) Necessary to happiness.
(d) Preferables.

3. What did Cicero argue is the cure for misfortune?
(a) Frienship.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Love.

4. What must the ruler maintain, according to Cicero?
(a) Order.
(b) Justice.
(c) Balance between powers.
(d) Equality before law.

5. What group was Cicero's classical background popular among?
(a) Philosphers.
(b) Children.
(c) Humanists.
(d) Nuns.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dictatorships does Cicero oppose in "On Duties"?

2. How many principles does Cicero list that govern the performances of our obligations?

3. According to Cicero, how was the Stoics view counter-intuitive?

4. What did Cicero believe strongly about the virtues of philosophy?

5. What does Laelius believe makes goods truly good?

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