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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Cato the Elder on Old Age, On Old Age.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Cicero state cannot happen in a court of law?
(a) Conviction of a wealthy man.
(b) Conviction of a woman.
(c) Conviction of an innocent man.
(d) Conviction of a poor man.

4. What does Cato say about youth's pleasures?
(a) They are unimportant.
(b) They are small.
(c) They are important.
(d) They are ridiculous.

5. Cato argues it is best to die with __________.
(a) Money.
(b) No memories.
(c) Power.
(d) A clear mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the introduction to Cato the Elder on Old Age, what does Cicero want to discuss?

2. What does Gaius not do according to Cicero in the twenty-third letter?

3. What would make it right for an honest man to steal from a tyrant to save his life according to Cicero?

4. The invisible man should listen to ___________.

5. What do old people not want to be tickled by according to Cato?

(see the answer key)

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