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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 "Discussions at Tusculum," what did all Greek schools of philosophy agree on?
(a) That good lives require posessions.
(b) That good lives require friends.
(c) That good lives cannot exist.
(d) That good lives require being morally good.

2. Whom does Cicero note the art of oratory is possessed by?
(a) All rulers.
(b) Only a few.
(c) He and his friend.
(d) He alone.

3. According to the introduction, who did Cicero criticize?
(a) The church.
(b) Romans.
(c) Greeks.
(d) Romans that were too "hellenized."

4. What are external goods always at risk of, according to Cicero?
(a) "Violent commotions."
(b) Wealth.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Possession.

5. What type of interest did the Romans have towards philosophy, according to Grant?
(a) Slight intrigue.
(b) Deep and thoughtful.
(c) Deep intrigue.
(d) Superficial.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the followers of Aristotle called?

2. What is the purpose of the book "On Duties"?

3. What did Cicero resist being identified with, according to Grant?

4. What does "On The Orator "concern itself with?

5. According to the introduction, what did Cicero take refuge in after a divorce, fights with friends, and his daughter's death?

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