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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. How many virtues does Cicero argue moral goodness is comprised of?
(a) 1.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

2. In "On Duties," which book is only reproduced in this particular selection of readings?
(a) Book II.
(b) Book IV.
(c) Book III.
(d) Book I.

3. What is "Discussions at Tusculum" about?
(a) What makes a man happy.
(b) What makes a life full of quality.
(c) What happiness is.
(d) What makes a good life happy.

4. According to Cicero, what is suggested about losing one's happiness?
(a) That it would then be valued more.
(b) That it would be easy to regain.
(c) That it is separate from us.
(d) That it would then be imperfect.

5. What does oratory require beside good speech, according to "On the Orator"?
(a) General idea of other topics.
(b) Knowledge of many subjects.
(c) Motivated thought.
(d) A desire to move others through words.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cicero aim to determine in "On the Orator"?

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

3. In "On Duties," how many feelings does Cicero say a good ruler should inspire in his subjects?

4. What does Crassus argue that Antonius agrees with?

5. What did Cicero believe the result would be if happiness was only achieved by certain goods?

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