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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1: Discussions at Tusculum.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Cicero resist being identified with, according to Grant?
(a) Any one school of philosphy.
(b) Anyone religion.
(c) Any woman.
(d) Dogmatism.

2. What did Stoics still think was preferable even if it did not add to happiness?
(a) Love.
(b) External achievement.
(c) Virtues.
(d) Relationships.

3. What prevented a person from being happy, according to Cicero?
(a) Not having friends.
(b) Not having a house.
(c) Not being morally good.
(d) Not having money.

4. Where did Cicero retire during the transition of power in the Roman republic, according to Grant's introduction?
(a) The Mediterranean.
(b) His castle.
(c) The country.
(d) Ireland.

5. Who does Grant say took over power in the Roman Republic during Cicero's writing?
(a) Julius.
(b) Crassus.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Cassius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cicero argue is the cure for misfortune?

2. What did Cicero believe strongly about the virtues of philosophy?

3. According to the introduction, what is Cicero NOT?

4. What happens once virtue is acquired, according to Cicero?

5. What is concluded about the achievement of moral goodness, in "Discussions at Tusculum"?

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