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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. What does Crassus compare oratory to?
(a) Theatre.
(b) Legal practice.
(c) Singing.
(d) Concerts.

2. What must the apprentice orator do?
(a) Practice in front of groups.
(b) Study.
(c) Take voice lessons.
(d) Research.

3. What is essential between two nations, according to Cicero in "On Duties"?
(a) Equal power.
(b) Respect.
(c) Trade.
(d) Money.

4. According to Cicero in "On Duties," what do men need?
(a) Love.
(b) Resources.
(c) Money.
(d) Friends.

5. What does the Greek philosophy believe about the good life, according to "Discussions at Tusculum"?
(a) The good life is expensive.
(b) The good life means to have friends.
(c) The good life is a happy life.
(d) The good life is a rich life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following are not needed to obtain moral goodness, according to Cicero in "On Duties"?

2. How does Cicero perceive philosophy under tyranny rule?

3. Who does Cicero compare Dionysius to?

4. What must the ruler maintain, according to Cicero?

5. What did Stoics still think was preferable even if it did not add to happiness?

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