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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. Who was Cicero worried about, according to the introduction?
(a) His own health.
(b) His mother's health.
(c) The Roman republic.
(d) The Greek republic.

2. What do the younger men ask Crassus to tell them in "On the Orator"?
(a) The nature of oratory.
(b) The nature of art.
(c) How he became a polished orator.
(d) If they could be good orators.

3. What two types of men cannot be friends, according to Laelius?
(a) Giving and selfish.
(b) Good and bad.
(c) Good and poor.
(d) Rich and poor.

4. What did Stoics still think was preferable even if it did not add to happiness?
(a) Love.
(b) Relationships.
(c) Virtues.
(d) External achievement.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "Laelius: On Friendship" concern itself with?

2. Who was Dionysius?

3. What happens once virtue is acquired, according to Cicero?

4. According to Cicero, in "On Duties," what does he feel is more effective in inspiring confidence?

5. According to the introduction, how did the younger Seneca receive Cicero?

(see the answer key)

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