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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: On Duties.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many miles was the setting of "Discussions at Tusculum" from Cicero's home?
(a) 100 miles.
(b) 16 miles.
(c) 15 miles.
(d) 13 miles.

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

4. In "On Duties," how will rulers win goodwill?
(a) With truthfulness.
(b) With wealth.
(c) With power and compassion.
(d) With self restraint and self denial.

5. According to Grant, what did Cicero believe every human had to make them equal?
(a) Love.
(b) A spark of divinity.
(c) A common ancestry.
(d) A common bond.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are neutral things considered to be, according to Cicero?

2. What does Grant state Cicero was excellent at doing?

3. What dictatorships does Cicero oppose in "On Duties"?

4. According to the introduction, what type of writing style did Cicero sometimes write in?

5. According to the introduction, who did Cicero criticize?

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