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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters XC and XCI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Seneca's friends grieved the burning of the town discussed in Letter XCI?
(a) Flaccus.
(b) Lucilius.
(c) Tibius.
(d) Liberalis.

2. Who says there are four causes?
(a) Seneca.
(b) Plato.
(c) Sophocles.
(d) Aristotle.

3. How can a person be prepared for any tragedy that might happen?
(a) Imagine all the situations, then you won't be surprised.
(b) Calm events = calm people.
(c) Plan every last detail so you have a firm schedule.
(d) Don't serve wine at any event.

4. What is duty that Seneca states all men are bound to eventually carry out?
(a) Death.
(b) Taxes.
(c) Civic responsiblity.
(d) Public service.

5. What tends to either not last very long or to at least have periods of subsidence?
(a) Studies of other philosophies.
(b) Grief.
(c) Marriages.
(d) Severe pains.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Seneca's ancestors treat their slaves?

2. What does Seneca consider to be the gift of gods?

3. According to Letter LXV, how do friends get Seneca to stop reading and writing while he is sick?

4. Who, according to Seneca, is deliberate and prepared?

5. For Stoics, what are two basic elements found in any object?

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