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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Cicero worried about, according to the introduction?
(a) His own health.
(b) His mother's health.
(c) The Greek republic.
(d) The Roman republic.

2. According to the introduction, what is Cicero NOT?
(a) Eager.
(b) Dogmatic.
(c) Trustworthy.
(d) Spirtual.

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

4. What did Cicero believe the Roman republic should behave like?
(a) "Lucid and demanding."
(b) "Elusive and free."
(c) "Strong and indestructive."
(d) "Heroes of old."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Cicero's reputation decline, according to the introduction?

2. According to the introduction, what protestant thinkers was Cicero popular among?

3. What did Cicero believe was the most divine thing in humans?

4. According to the introduction, how did the younger Seneca receive Cicero?

5. What group was Cicero's classical background popular among?

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