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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. How does Cicero see the theme of criticizing Antony and justifying himself?
(a) Rich and promising.
(b) Too short.
(c) Too long to dive into.
(d) Boring.

2. What does Cicero say never advances the interests of an individual?
(a) Judges.
(b) Injustice.
(c) Greed.
(d) Coveting.

3. Why does Scipio praise Cato?
(a) For not being dead.
(b) For not lecturing him all the time.
(c) For not being wearisome.
(d) For not being boring.

4. What part of society does Cicero analyze in section seven?
(a) Commerce.
(b) The law.
(c) The individual.
(d) Social life.

5. What is the main topic of section five in On Old Age?
(a) The law.
(b) War.
(c) Farming.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why would it be an advantage for a merchant to arrive early at a market during a food shortage?

3. In the fifteenth letter, how does Cicero qualify the state of the country?

4. What do the respected men whom Cicero discusses have in common?

5. What will Cicero be after Hortensius is consul?

(see the answer key)

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