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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters XXXIII, XXXVIII, XL, XLI, XLVI, XLVII, XLVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Seneca, who will spend his time either alone or in the company of those he knows are capable of improving him?
(a) A truly virtue-minded person.
(b) A man with asthma or illness.
(c) A religious person.
(d) Someone who is disgusted by blood and gore.

2. Seneca states that a virtuous man is not concerned with the loss of a friend because:
(a) He can easily replace the friend.
(b) He didn't have any friends anyway.
(c) He never shares.
(d) He never gets emotionally attached.

3. Who is praised for his virtue and dedication to studies in Letter II?
(a) Plato.
(b) Lucilius.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Zeno.

4. Who says in Chapter XVII that wise men should avoid the festival that is being celebrated?
(a) No one.
(b) Lucilious.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Epicurious.

5. According to Seneca, what is man's only pride?
(a) His body.
(b) His mind.
(c) His face.
(d) His soul.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In a large group of people, how might their vices seem, according to Seneca?

3. What does Seneca encourage in Letter VI?

4. What virtue does Seneca say does not perish or disappoint?

5. Seneca says that a philosopher must distinguish himself from others with virtue, but what must the philosopher obey when doing so?

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