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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, A Practical Code of Behavior, On Duties, III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children does Cicero say he has in his third letter?
(a) Three children.
(b) Two children.
(c) One child.
(d) No children.

2. What does Cicero say might sometimes be in the advantage of a country?
(a) Breaking a treaty.
(b) Electing dishonest officials.
(c) Signing a treaty.
(d) Going to war.

3. According to Cicero, whose ideal is "to live consistently with nature"?
(a) Senators.
(b) Jurists.
(c) Stoics.
(d) Realists.

4. In what spirit does Antony take a step to attack Cicero verbally?
(a) Love.
(b) Reprisal.
(c) Contempt.
(d) Hate.

5. What argument did Anthony use to justify going after Cicero?
(a) Cicero beat Antony in an election.
(b) Cicero spoke against Antony at a friend's lawsuit.
(c) Cicero stole from Antony.
(d) Cicero married Antony's love interest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What consul, in particular, is Cicero happy with according to the twenty-third letter?

2. Why is Cicero trying to persuade Tiro from traveling?

3. Who rescued the Senate from annihilation according to Cicero?

4. According to the twenty-first letter, what is Cicero's reaction to the speech which he heard?

5. What reason does Antony give for visiting Cicero's house?

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