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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 does Cicero feel about Gaius' chance for victory against his rival?
(a) He is pessimistic.
(b) He is in denial.
(c) He is optimistic.
(d) He is realistic.

2. In the second section of A Practical Code of Behavior, what does Cicero argue cannot be weighed against advantage?
(a) Ideal right.
(b) Justice.
(c) Law.
(d) Inconvenience.

3. What will stop Cicero's fight against wicked men?
(a) A large amount of money.
(b) His retirement.
(c) His wedding.
(d) His death.

4. What level does the duty of becoming wiser and better occupy, according to Cicero's arguments?
(a) Middle.
(b) First.
(c) High.
(d) Low.

5. In the fourteenth letter, Cicero claims that ___________ delivered Atticus' previous letter.
(a) Caesar.
(b) Pompey.
(c) Tullia.
(d) Tiro.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Verres think ill of in Cicero's third argument against Verres?

2. How does Cicero characterize robbery?

3. What would have benefited Antony had he visited Cicero's home?

4. Cicero states that men shouldn't covet __________.

5. What are the moral standards of Publius Sulpicius, the judge?

(see the answer key)

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