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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. What are Seneca's comments about the book he mentions in Letter XLVI?
(a) He wholeheartedly agrees with the entire contents of the book.
(b) None - he wants to read it again.
(c) He disagrees with the entire contents of the book.
(d) He likes the gift, but not its contents.

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

3. According to Seneca, who doesn't care if he is rich or poor?
(a) A philosopher.
(b) A public official.
(c) A Christian priest.
(d) A pagan priest.

4. Why does Seneca say he considered suicide once?
(a) To escape his illness.
(b) He felt worthless.
(c) Out of consideration for his parents.
(d) He didn't feel loved or needed by society.

5. What is an oxymoron?
(a) Someone who does not understand Oxystoicism.
(b) Someone who does not practice virtue at all.
(c) A theory related to oxygen.
(d) A combination of contradictory words or phrases.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Seneca say about the Stoic troubled by no external concerns?

2. How does Seneca say a wise man should act toward the festival celebrated in Letter XVII?

3. While looking for witty entertainment, what does Seneca stumble upon?

4. To whom will a person who is well-acquainted with poetry or history often be impressive?

5. Who wrote the Iliad?

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