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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. According to Cicero, in "On Duties," what does he feel is more effective in inspiring confidence?
(a) Love.
(b) Praise.
(c) Goodwill.
(d) Justice.

2. According to Cicero, what will inspire hatred in a ruler's subjects?
(a) One that's selfish.
(b) One without virtue.
(c) One that is unforgiving.
(d) One without promise.

3. What does Crassus argue that Antonius agrees with?
(a) That there is no one art for oratory.
(b) That Cicero is the best orator.
(c) That Cicero lacks techinique in oratory.
(d) That there is no need for oratory.

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

5. Who hosts the other men involved in the dialogue of "On the Orator"?
(a) Dante.
(b) Cicero.
(c) Crassus.
(d) Brutus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes the dictatorial control in "Laelius: On Friendship"?

2. In "On Duties," what will wise rulers win from their subjects?

3. What do great orators possess according to "On the Orator"?

4. What did Cicero believe applied to every human, according to Grant?

5. When did Laelius's friend die in relation to when Cicero wrote "Laelius: On Friendship"?

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