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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: On the Orator.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is "On the Orator" considered to be in comparison to the rest of "On the Good Life"?
(a) The shortest work of the book.
(b) The weakest argument of the book.
(c) The longest work of the book.
(d) The greatest work of the book.

2. What are the contents of the book "On Duties" applicable to?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Present day crisis.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Tyranny.

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

4. Who is the discussion between, in "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) Cicero and his dad.
(b) Cicero and Dante.
(c) Cicero and Caesar.
(d) Cicero and a friend.

5. How does Antonius feel the orator should approach speech?
(a) Timidly.
(b) Nervously.
(c) Daringly.
(d) Confidently.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does reciprocity suggest about friendship, according to "Laelius: On Friendship"?

2. Why are great orators hard to find, according to Cicero in "On the Orator"?

3. How does the argument in "Discussions at Tusculum" begin?

4. What does Cicero emphasize in the third and fourth principles in "On Duties"?

5. When did Cicero do his writing, according to the introduction?

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