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

2. What is at stake if Lucius refuses to identify himself with the cause of Roman freedom, according to the final letter?
(a) Lucius' position.
(b) Lucius' life.
(c) Lucius' citizenship.
(d) Lucius' money.

3. What does Cicero say might sometimes be in the advantage of a country?
(a) Breaking a treaty.
(b) Signing a treaty.
(c) Going to war.
(d) Electing dishonest officials.

4. Who interprets right as the only good according to Cicero?
(a) Curio.
(b) Pompey.
(c) Antony.
(d) Panaetius.

5. Whom is Cicero blaming for his wife's sorrow in his third letter?
(a) Caesar.
(b) The war.
(c) Himself.
(d) His children.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Cicero say Rome could be at war?

2. According to Cicero in his fourth argument, what position did Verres occupy when he embezzled public money and abandoned his province?

3. Whose speech does Cicero go and listen to according to the twenty-first letter?

4. What does Cicero wish philosophy will be to Scipio's son?

5. Who restored the tribunes?

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