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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Cato the Elder on Old Age, On Old Age.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first section of A Practical Code of Behavior, whom does Cicero praise?
(a) Antony.
(b) Scipio.
(c) Curio.
(d) Verres.

2. What does Cicero argue about those who think that doing wrong is to their advantage?
(a) They can't escape justice.
(b) They are everywhere.
(c) They were right.
(d) They were wrong.

3. What was the former position of Antony's father-in-law?
(a) Slave.
(b) General.
(c) Senator.
(d) Praetor.

4. What qualifies Quintus Catulus, according to Cicero?
(a) Sagacity and dishonesty.
(b) Poor judgment and dishonesty.
(c) Poor judgment and honor.
(d) Sagacity and honor.

5. What does Cato find increasingly pleasurable as he grows older?
(a) Walking.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Conversation.
(d) Eating.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of society does Cicero analyze in section seven?

2. Why does Cato believe that old people should not fear death more than young people?

3. What does Cato say is good about old age?

4. What should the invisible man do according to Cicero?

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

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