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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. What does Seneca say in Letter XVI is of no interest to the wise man?
(a) Playing a role in public service.
(b) Having a political seat of power.
(c) Having more than the basic needs.
(d) Investing in gold.

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

3. How does Seneca say all people -- young and old alike -- should live each day?
(a) Safely.
(b) As if it is their first.
(c) Without much physical activity or worry.
(d) As if it is their last.

4. What purpose does fasting serve, according to Seneca?
(a) To shed some excess pounds.
(b) To ward off gluttony.
(c) To be able to drink more.
(d) To prove a point to the public.

5. Who says that hope is the cause of fear?
(a) Euripides.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Homer.
(d) Hecato.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has suffered a great deal between Letters XII and XXVII?

2. What do people who attend the celebration discussed in Letter XVII do?

3. What specific things might a philosopher lack that could tarnish philosophy's reputation among outsiders?

4. What is there little value in if one cannot share it with friends, according to Seneca?

5. According to Seneca, who doesn't care if he is rich or poor?

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