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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 takes the dictatorial control in "Laelius: On Friendship"?
(a) Brutus.
(b) Marcus Antonius.
(c) Crassus.
(d) Cassius.

2. What did Cicero believe strongly about the virtues of philosophy?
(a) They gave comfort to the fearful.
(b) They took away the "load of empty troubles."
(c) They were valid and rational.
(d) They were insightful.

3. According to Cicero, what can one NOT be without being intelligent?
(a) Honest.
(b) Brave.
(c) Good.
(d) Just.

4. According to Cicero, how was the Stoics view counter-intuitive?
(a) It denounces material importance.
(b) It denounces relationship importance.
(c) It contradicts Cicero's opinions.
(d) This view suggests one can be happy with no external or bodily goods.

5. Why does Cicero return to Rome, in "Laelius: On Friendship"?
(a) For a meeting of the Roman Senate.
(b) To have dinner.
(c) For a funeral.
(d) For his daughter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who reproaches Cicero after he leaves the country, in "Laelius: On Friendship"?

3. Who does Grant say took over power in the Roman Republic during Cicero's writing?

4. How long does friendship last in accordance with what Laelius connects friendship to?

5. What type of writing style is "Laelius: On Friendship" written in?

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