2. What happens once virtue is acquired, according to Cicero?
(a) It can not be lost except by free choice.
(b) It makes a person good, thus making him happy.
(c) It is permanent.
(d) It is temporary.

3. What is the purpose of the book "On Duties"?
(a) To challenge its readers.
(b) So statesmen can come to know their duties.
(c) So people will reassess their lives.
(d) To inspire its readers.

4. What group believed happiness is the enjoyment of pleasure and the avoidance of pain?
(a) French.
(b) Greek's.
(c) Roman's.
(d) Epicureans.

5. What group was Cicero's classical background popular among?
(a) Humanists.
(b) Nuns.
(c) Philosphers.
(d) Children.

6. How many virtues does Cicero argue moral goodness is comprised of?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

7. What did Cicero believe humans cannot find peace without?
(a) Falling in love.
(b) Thoughts and rations.
(c) Serving mankind.
(d) Fighting for your thoughts.

8. What did Cicero believe the Roman republic should behave like?
(a) "Lucid and demanding."
(b) "Strong and indestructive."
(c) "Elusive and free."
(d) "Heroes of old."

9. According to the introduction, what did Cicero take refuge in after a divorce, fights with friends, and his daughter's death?
(a) Meditation.
(b) Writing.
(c) Observing nature.
(d) Reading.

10. In "On Duties," which book is only reproduced in this particular selection of readings?
(a) Book I.
(b) Book IV.
(c) Book II.
(d) Book III.

11. What are external 'bads' considered to be, according to Cicero?
(a) Preferables.
(b) Necessary to happiness.
(c) Indifferents.
(d) Unpreferables.

12. What did Cicero resist being identified with, according to Grant?
(a) Dogmatism.
(b) Anyone religion.
(c) Any one school of philosphy.
(d) Any woman.

13. According to "Discussions at Tusculum," why are evil people always miserable?
(a) They are not morally good.
(b) They do not have friends.
(c) They do not have good lives.
(d) They are selfish.

14. What must the ruler maintain, according to Cicero?
(a) Balance between powers.
(b) Equality before law.
(c) Justice.
(d) Order.

15. What did Cicero believe strongly about the virtues of philosophy?
(a) They gave comfort to the fearful.
(b) They took away the "load of empty troubles."
(c) They were valid and rational.
(d) They were insightful.