Cicero — Questions and answers

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Which of these was NOT one of the virtues Cicero believed individuals should strive for?

Choices

  1. Wisdom
  2. Justice
  3. Patience ✓
  4. Courage

Answer: Patience

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What does Nils say Cicero's life and writings remind us of today?

Choices

  1. The importance of wealth and power.
  2. The importance of truth, justice, and the common good. ✓
  3. The importance of forgetting the past.
  4. The importance of winning every debate.

Answer: The importance of truth, justice, and the common good.

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What does Cicero's call to cultivate virtue aim for?

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  1. Personal success only.
  2. A flourishing society and a meaningful life. ✓
  3. Becoming the richest person.
  4. Ignoring problems in the world.

Answer: A flourishing society and a meaningful life.

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What does Nils conclude about Cicero's teachings?

Choices

  1. They are no longer important today.
  2. They only apply to ancient Rome.
  3. Ideas can still shape the world, even after thousands of years. ✓
  4. Only famous people can have important ideas.

Answer: Ideas can still shape the world, even after thousands of years.

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