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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 result would be if happiness was only achieved by certain goods?
(a) That unhappiness did not exist.
(b) That happiness could only be perfected by possessing imperishable goods.
(c) That happiness was permanent.
(d) That happiness was unnecessary.

2. In what period did Cicero gain great fame?
(a) Just after his death.
(b) The Dark Ages.
(c) The Renaissance.
(d) 200 years after his death.

3. Who does Laelius argue needs friends the most?
(a) Those that are weak.
(b) Those that are dependant.
(c) Those that are shy.
(d) Those that are lonely.

4. According to Laelius, how is friendship formed?
(a) Through love.
(b) Through thought.
(c) Through desire.
(d) Through food.

5. What type of governmental system does Cicero prefer?
(a) Where men elect their ruler.
(b) Where the ruler gives to his community.
(c) Where no one is taxed.
(d) Where the ruler is morally good.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is essential between two nations, according to Cicero in "On Duties"?

2. Where is the setting of "Discussions at Tusculum"?

3. What does the Greek philosophy believe about the good life, according to "Discussions at Tusculum"?

4. According to the Stoics, what was the faculty that was unique to humans?

5. What are the third and fourth principles concerned with, in "On Duties"?

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