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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: The Dream of Scipio.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do great orators possess according to "On the Orator"?
(a) An innate gift.
(b) Desrie.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Talent.

2. According to the introduction, what type of writing style did Cicero sometimes write in?
(a) Journal.
(b) Essay.
(c) Dialogue.
(d) Poetic.

3. According to the introduction, what did Cicero take refuge in after a divorce, fights with friends, and his daughter's death?
(a) Reading.
(b) Observing nature.
(c) Writing.
(d) Meditation.

4. When did Cicero do his writing, according to the introduction?
(a) Between the late 60s-40s B.C.
(b) During the 60s B.C.
(c) Between the 60s and early 50s A.D.
(d) Between the 60s and early 50s B.C.

5. What did Cicero believe the Roman republic should behave like?
(a) "Elusive and free."
(b) "Heroes of old."
(c) "Lucid and demanding."
(d) "Strong and indestructive."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does much of Cicero's writing contain, according to Grant?

2. What did Stoics still think was preferable even if it did not add to happiness?

3. What do Rufus and Crassus need to become good orators?

4. According to Cicero, in "On Duties," which of the following will NOT inspire a good ruler's subjects?

5. What are external goods merely considered to be by Cicero?

(see the answer key)

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