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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. Who objects to Posidinus' claims about past rulers and technological inventions?
(a) Lucilius.
(b) Vatia.
(c) Plato.
(d) Seneca.

2. How does one perfect his own soul, according to Seneca?
(a) By writing letters daily.
(b) By living according to his rational nature.
(c) By having faith in no more than three gods.
(d) By getting plenty of sleep.

3. Who was Posidinius?
(a) A sea god.
(b) A historian.
(c) God of an ancient river.
(d) A sailor.

4. What does Seneca say the gods give man the capacity for?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Love.
(c) Life.
(d) Scientific study.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Seneca, what is the fruit of man's own efforts?

2. According to Letter XL, what clue do people give as to whether they are organized or disorganized?

3. Who does Posidinus credit for the invention for various technological innovations?

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

5. What is it that Seneca says no human being merits?

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