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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cicero question about virtues in "Discussions at Tusculum"?

2. Why is statesmanship destroyed, according to "On Duties"?

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

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

5. Where is the setting of "Discussions at Tusculum"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the Greeks believe made a happy life?

2. Of those listed in the introduction, what were some of the opinions the various author's had of Cicero?

3. What is the importance of stability in external goods, according to "Discussions at Tusculum"?

4. Describe how Cicero perceived philosophy.

5. How do wise rulers win their subjects, according to Cicero?

6. What will breed resentment among a ruler's subjects?

7. What is the setting of "Discussions at Tusculum"?

8. How was Cicero received by the public?

9. How did Cicero feel about statesmanship?

10. Describe what the series of arguments in "On Duties" discusses.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss Cicero's beliefs on human rights. Explain what he felt existed in all people that made them equal.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the Greek's philosophy to the Stoic's philosophy on what makes a good and happy life.

Essay Topic 3

Explain why Laelius places such great importance on having friends to live a decent life in Laelius: On Friendship. Discuss who Laelius believes friendship can only exist between and why.

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