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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. How long does friendship last in accordance with what Laelius connects friendship to?
(a) Forever, since nature is eternal.
(b) When a fight happens.
(c) Til changes occur in the people.
(d) Til desires change.

2. Where must Scipio's soul return, according to his dream?
(a) Earth.
(b) The afterlife.
(c) His country.
(d) His planet.

3. According to Cicero, in "On Duties," which of the following will NOT inspire a good ruler's subjects?
(a) Confidence.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Goodwill.
(d) Respect of high office.

4. Who does Laelius argue friendship is only possible for?
(a) Women.
(b) Children.
(c) Good men.
(d) Bad men.

5. Whose words does Cicero use to illustrate his view in "On the Orator"?
(a) Crassus'.
(b) Scaevola's.
(c) Antonius'.
(d) Brutus's.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What are neutral things considered to be, according to Cicero?

4. According to the introduction, how did Pope Gregory I respond to Cicero's work?

5. According to Cicero, what can one NOT be without being intelligent?

(see the answer key)

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