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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 is the length like of "Dream of Scipio"?
(a) Moderate.
(b) Brief.
(c) Long.
(d) Concise.

2. Who does Laelius speak with about his friendship with Scipio?
(a) Gaius Fannius.
(b) Fennigan.
(c) Frank Griffin.
(d) Gaiety.

3. What did Cicero believe the result would be if happiness was only achieved by certain goods?
(a) That happiness was unnecessary.
(b) That unhappiness did not exist.
(c) That happiness was permanent.
(d) That happiness could only be perfected by possessing imperishable goods.

4. What deep question does Laelius struggle with?
(a) Who his best friend is.
(b) What his deficiency is.
(c) Whether the need for friendship is a deficiency.
(d) What friendship really is.

5. According to Cicero, what will breed resentment in a ruler's subjects?
(a) Dishonor.
(b) Theft.
(c) Unjust behavior.
(d) Power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the third and fourth principles concerned with, in "On Duties"?

2. How does the argument in "Discussions at Tusculum" begin?

3. According to Cicero, how does he view tyrannies?

4. How does Cicero perceive philosophy under tyranny rule?

5. Where are the other men involved located, during the dialogue of "On the Orator"?

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