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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. Who reproaches Cicero after he leaves the country, in "Laelius: On Friendship"?
(a) Laelius.
(b) Atticus.
(c) Dante.
(d) Plutarch.

2. What is concluded about the achievement of moral goodness, in "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) It is necessary.
(b) It is the only way to achieve happiness.
(c) It is indifferent to happiness.
(d) It is unessecary.

3. What is essential between two nations, according to Cicero in "On Duties"?
(a) Respect.
(b) Trade.
(c) Money.
(d) Equal power.

4. What does Laelius argue against the Stoics?
(a) That friends are material things.
(b) That friendship is a transition in life.
(c) That a man should not be upset by the death of a friend.
(d) That materials bring happiness.

5. What does Africanus encourage Scipio to learn in his dream?
(a) Love.
(b) Oratory.
(c) Immortality.
(d) Frienship.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many principles does Cicero list that govern the performances of our obligations?

2. What is the length like of "Dream of Scipio"?

3. What is Cicero known as, according to "On the Orator"?

4. According to "On the Orator," what does the orator possess even in battle?

5. According to "Discussions at Tusculum," what did all Greek schools of philosophy agree on?

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