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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 reason could a sick man use to break a promise of payment?
(a) To buy medicine.
(b) Party one last time.
(c) Leave money to his children.
(d) Pay for a more comfortable bed.

2. What is Scipio's son's name?
(a) Antony.
(b) Julius.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Clius.

3. What did Ulysses do to avoid military service?
(a) Simulated madness.
(b) Fled the country.
(c) Married.
(d) Stopped the war.

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

5. What danger does Cicero foresee despite preparing his case against Verres so well?
(a) Verres will flee.
(b) Verres will be convicted.
(c) Verres will seek revenge.
(d) Verres will be acquitted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helped Cicero fend off attempts by Verres to tarnish him?

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

3. What would explain Antony trying to put Cicero at odds with the Senate?

4. What is the main topic of the sixteenth letter?

5. What should happen to people who steal?

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