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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters CIV, CV, CVII, and CVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does noise affect Seneca's ability to study?
(a) It does not affect it at all.
(b) He has a hearing disability and is slightly distracted by a constant, steady hum.
(c) He is very distracted by the smallest noise.
(d) He is very distracted by noise from crowds.

2. What, according to Seneca, generally presents more opportunity to be tempted away from virtuous living?
(a) Public hangings.
(b) Mass crowds.
(c) Religion.
(d) Theater.

3. Why, according to Seneca, shouldn't old age frighten a wise man?
(a) A wise man doesn't fear death.
(b) Because old and wise go together.
(c) Because his mind is too far gone to be scared.
(d) Because he knows he will go to heaven.

4. According to Letter XCI, what town was destroyed by fire?
(a) Croton.
(b) Vatican City.
(c) Rome.
(d) Lyons.

5. Which word is the best meaning of apatheia?
(a) Pathetic.
(b) Humble.
(c) Invulnerable.
(d) Apathetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Seneca say he decided not to commit suicide?

2. What does Seneca give advice about coping with in Letter LXXVIII?

3. How should an owner be seen by his slaves, according to Seneca?

4. What is symptomatic of excessive attachment to the body, according to Seneca?

5. What does Seneca say in Letter XVI is of no interest to the wise man?

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