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

2. What happened to Roman citizens under Verres' rule in Sicily?
(a) They were sent to Egypt.
(b) They were rewarded with many riches.
(c) They were put to death like slaves.
(d) They were forcibly enrolled in the military.

3. How many children does Cicero say he has in his third letter?
(a) One child.
(b) Two children.
(c) Three children.
(d) No children.

4. To whom did Cicero send the final letter in Cicero's Life and Letters?
(a) Lucius Munatius Plancus.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Tiro.
(d) Atticus.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cicero argue about those who think that doing wrong is to their advantage?

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

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

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

5. What is Cicero nervous about in his seventh letter?

(see the answer key)

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