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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. To whom did Cicero write the second letter?
(a) Atticus.
(b) Pompey.
(c) His wife.
(d) Verres.

2. What does Cicero say never advances the interests of an individual?
(a) Greed.
(b) Judges.
(c) Injustice.
(d) Coveting.

3. What was the former position of Antony's father-in-law?
(a) Praetor.
(b) Slave.
(c) General.
(d) Senator.

4. Who wrote the ninth letter?
(a) Cicero's wife.
(b) Pompey.
(c) Tiro.
(d) Cicero.

5. Where was Cicero going when he wrote the second letter?
(a) To Vilnius.
(b) To Epirus.
(c) To Cartage.
(d) To Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What differentiated Antony from Cicero's past enemies?

2. What is Cicero expressing concern for in his third letter?

3. What is Scipio's son's name?

4. What level does the duty of becoming wiser and better occupy, according to Cicero's arguments?

5. What does Cicero argue about those who think that doing wrong is to their advantage?

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