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

2. What is the topic of Letter III?
(a) Investing.
(b) Money.
(c) Greed.
(d) Friendship.

3. What does Seneca admit that he cares less about as he ages?
(a) His financial affairs.
(b) His friends.
(c) His appearance.
(d) His hair.

4. Which city does Seneca say is so filled with wicked people that it could be a threat to even a wise man's soul?
(a) Rome.
(b) Athens.
(c) Croton.
(d) Parma.

5. In Letter XVI, what kind of life is said to have no direction?
(a) Philosophical.
(b) Hard working.
(c) Unphilosophicla.
(d) Lazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who especially does Seneca consider when he makes his move to the country?

2. What happens to Seneca's work ethic and studies once he moves to the country?

3. What is caused by the flaunting of one's possessions?

4. According to Seneca, what is the fruit of man's own efforts?

5. For Stoics, what are two basic elements found in any object?

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