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

2. What group believed happiness is the enjoyment of pleasure and the avoidance of pain?
(a) Roman's.
(b) Greek's.
(c) French.
(d) Epicureans.

3. When was Cicero's essay "Laelius: On Friendship" written?
(a) After his divorce.
(b) After Caesar's assasination.
(c) Before Caesar's assasination.
(d) After his daughter's death.

4. What do true friends not enjoy doing, according to Laelius?
(a) Listening to you.
(b) Spending time with you.
(c) Criticizing you.
(d) Talking to you.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Crassus compare oratory to?

4. What are external goods always at risk of, according to Cicero?

5. When was Laelius born in relation to when Cicero wrote "Laelius: On Friendship"?

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