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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: On the Orator.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the discussion between, in "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) Cicero and his dad.
(b) Cicero and a friend.
(c) Cicero and Caesar.
(d) Cicero and Dante.

2. According to Cicero, what is suggested about losing one's happiness?
(a) That it would then be imperfect.
(b) That it is separate from us.
(c) That it would be easy to regain.
(d) That it would then be valued more.

3. According to Cicero, what will breed resentment in a ruler's subjects?
(a) Power.
(b) Dishonor.
(c) Theft.
(d) Unjust behavior.

4. How many principles does Cicero list that govern the performances of our obligations?
(a) 7.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 8.

5. How does the book of "On Duties" begin?
(a) With a summary of facts.
(b) With a description of its setting.
(c) With the argument that being morally good provides knowledge to our duties.
(d) With a quote.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Cicero ask his brother, concerning what great oratory requires?

2. Where is the setting of "Discussions at Tusculum"?

3. What are external goods merely considered to be by Cicero?

4. What are the contents of the book "On Duties" applicable to?

5. What does Crassus argue great orators cannot restrict themselves to?

(see the answer key)

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