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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cicero believe can make society fall apart?
(a) Men acting only in their self interest.
(b) Greek influence.
(c) The Stoic influence.
(d) Barbarian invasion.

2. Who would have prevented Antony from going to Cicero's home, according to Cicero?
(a) Gaius Scribonius Curio.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Cicero himself.
(d) Verres.

3. What does Cicero argue can be broken in section nine?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Promises.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Treaties.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What level does the duty of becoming wiser and better occupy, according to Cicero's arguments?

2. What will the law always imperfectly mirror according to Cicero?

3. According to Cicero, what is the most serious crime a man can commit?

4. Who is modeling his actions after Rome's past enemies?

5. What impact does sharp practice have on the community?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Antonius' arguments against Cicero, according to Cicero?

2. What does Cicero argue men should not do in the third section of A Practical Code of Behavior?

3. To some in section eight of A Practical Code of Behavior, how is it possible to excuse wrongdoing?

4. Who was left in charge of Rome during Caesar's absence, and how did that person fair?

5. In Attack on an Enemy of Freedom, what excuse does Antonius use to justify his attack on Cicero?

6. What does Cicero argue about wrong in the third section of A Practical Code of Behavior?

7. According to Cicero in section five of A Practical Code of Behavior, what should the invisible man do?

8. According to Cicero, how was his consulship compared to Antonius'?

9. What is the second type of goodness for the Stoics?

10. At the end of Attack on an Enemy of Freedom, what does Cicero say he wants for himself and Rome?

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