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

2. What reason does Antony give for visiting Cicero's house?
(a) To receive his tuition.
(b) To spy on him.
(c) To court his daughter.
(d) He was friends with his son.

3. How does the dishonest man hide his crimes in section five?
(a) By paying the judges.
(b) By stealing at night.
(c) With a ring.
(d) With a scepter.

4. What philosophy does Panaetius follow?
(a) Peripatetic.
(b) Stoics.
(c) Elitist.
(d) Patetic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What favor did Cicero acknowledge Antony did for him?

2. Cicero argues that ___________ is unnatural.

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

4. What is at stake if Lucius refuses to identify himself with the cause of Roman freedom, according to the final letter?

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

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