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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 does Africanus encourage Scipio to focus on, in his dream?
(a) Heavenly reality.
(b) Oratory.
(c) His perception.
(d) Being a just and virtuous person.

2. What type of writing style is "Laelius: On Friendship" written in?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Journal.
(c) Dialogue.
(d) Prose.

3. In "On Duties," how many feelings does Cicero say a good ruler should inspire in his subjects?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

4. In "Discussions at Tusculum," what do the Stoics argue is necessary to be happy?
(a) To be rich.
(b) To be young.
(c) To be old.
(d) To be morally good.

5. Who favored Cicero?
(a) Lactantius and many Christian fathers.
(b) Nuns.
(c) Roman orators.
(d) Greek orators.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes the dictatorial control in "Laelius: On Friendship"?

2. Which of the following are not needed to obtain moral goodness, according to Cicero in "On Duties"?

3. What does Laelius reject about the restrictions of friendship?

4. Where does "The Dream of Scipio" begin?

5. What were the followers of Aristotle called?

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