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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. According to Seneca in Letter XXXIII, what does Stoic writing generally lack?
(a) Use of Latin.
(b) Punctuation.
(c) Quotable quotes.
(d) Grammatical errors.

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

3. According to Letter XLI, what lives in each man's soul?
(a) Divine power.
(b) Desire.
(c) Dark thoughts.
(d) Evil.

4. According to Stoic thought, what is the formless substance with "unlimited potential?"
(a) Cause.
(b) Reason.
(c) Mass.
(d) Matter.

5. According to Posidinus, who ruled in the past time?
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Mathmeticians.
(c) Gods.
(d) Historians.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says there are four causes?

2. According to Seneca, where are the sharpest pains?

3. Who does Seneca thank for sending him a book?

4. What teaches men how to live well, according to Seneca?

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

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