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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: The Dream of Scipio.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When did Cicero do his writing, according to the introduction?
(a) During the 60s B.C.
(b) Between the 60s and early 50s B.C.
(c) Between the 60s and early 50s A.D.
(d) Between the late 60s-40s B.C.

3. What are external goods always at risk of, according to Cicero?
(a) "Violent commotions."
(b) Possession.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Jealousy.

4. What does Africanus encourage Scipio to do when he returns home in his dream?
(a) To stay brave.
(b) To remain calm.
(c) To not abandon hope.
(d) To fight for his country.

5. What is Cicero known as, according to "On the Orator"?
(a) A good oratory teacher.
(b) A sufficient orator.
(c) A mediocre orator.
(d) A great orator of history.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "On Duties," which book is only reproduced in this particular selection of readings?

3. In "The Dream of Scipio," how many spheres is the universe made up of?

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

5. Why is statesmanship destroyed, according to "On Duties"?

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