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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. According to "Laelius: On Friendship," what makes friendship possible?
(a) Connection.
(b) Desire.
(c) Pain of being attached.
(d) Laughter.

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

3. In "On Duties," how will rulers win goodwill?
(a) With power and compassion.
(b) With self restraint and self denial.
(c) With wealth.
(d) With truthfulness.

4. Who challenges Crassus' views with historical counter-examples?
(a) Antonius.
(b) Dante.
(c) Cicero.
(d) Scaevola.

5. According to the introduction, what is Cicero NOT?
(a) Trustworthy.
(b) Dogmatic.
(c) Spirtual.
(d) Eager.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the book of "On Duties" begin?

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

3. Who visits Scipio in his dream?

4. What is essential between two nations, according to Cicero in "On Duties"?

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

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