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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. What does Cicero wish philosophy will be to Scipio's son?
(a) Annoying and profitable.
(b) Rewarding and profitable.
(c) Fruitful and rewarding.
(d) Fruitful and annoying.

2. What impact does sharp practice have on the community?
(a) Good.
(b) Makes the people want more money.
(c) No impact.
(d) Bad.

3. How does Cicero see the theme of criticizing Antony and justifying himself?
(a) Too long to dive into.
(b) Too short.
(c) Boring.
(d) Rich and promising.

4. What does Cicero believe can make society fall apart?
(a) The Stoic influence.
(b) Greek influence.
(c) Barbarian invasion.
(d) Men acting only in their self interest.

5. How many men came to Cicero's house according to the eighteenth letter?
(a) 2000 men.
(b) 200 men.
(c) 2 men.
(d) 20 men.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cicero, toward whom is his work targeted?

2. Who discovered that Ulysses was faking madness?

3. Who wrote the ninth letter?

4. What is Cicero's wife's name, as noted in his third letter?

5. Which of Antony's accusations does Cicero find the most serious?

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