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

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

3. How does Cicero characterize robbery?
(a) Human like.
(b) Normal.
(c) Unnatural.
(d) Natural.

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

5. How does Cicero say a man can balance advantages and rightness?
(a) By asking Cicero.
(b) By always doing the right thing.
(c) By always considering his advantages first.
(d) By going to the oracle.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cicero, what is the purpose of the essay On Old Age?

2. Who hates Verres more than the Roman people in the fifteenth argument?

3. What type of greed do old men lose according to Cato?

4. In what spirit does Antony take a step to attack Cicero verbally?

5. How much money did Verres embezzled?

(see the answer key)

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