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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. Which philosopher has a positive theory about "cheerful poverty?"
(a) Plato.
(b) Epicurius.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Seneca.

2. According to Seneca, what is death?
(a) The gateway to Heaven and an opportunity to meet the gods.
(b) Nothing but an unconscious state of non-existence.
(c) An unconscious state of non-existence or a better state than life.
(d) A doorway into a wonderful after life.

3. Who, according to Seneca, retired out of fear of being persecuted by the Emperor?
(a) Nero.
(b) Himself.
(c) Lucilius.
(d) Vatia.

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

5. What is there little value in if one cannot share it with friends, according to Seneca?
(a) Learning.
(b) Money.
(c) Gladiator battles.
(d) Ceremonies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has earned Seneca fame and respect among the citizens of Rome?

2. What does Seneca consider to be the gift of gods?

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

4. According to Seneca, if one begins taking lessons other than philosophy, what happens?

5. What kind of people does Seneca warn Lucilius to steer clear of in Letter XLVIII?

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