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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters XI, XII, XV, XVI, XVIII, XXVI, XXVII, and XXVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which philosopher does Seneca quote in Letter II despite the fact that he does not particularly like him?
(a) Plato.
(b) Epicurus.
(c) Zeno.
(d) Aristotle.

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) Croton.
(c) Parma.
(d) Athens.

5. According to Seneca, if one begins taking lessons other than philosophy, what happens?
(a) He diversifies his talents.
(b) His life will be governed by that subject rather than philosophy.
(c) He becomes a well-rounded man.
(d) He becomes known as a Renaissance Man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finances the celebration that is held at the time Letter XVII is written?

2. What does Seneca say happens to life when one focuses too much on trivial and fleeting activities?

3. Who advises that one ought to imagine being watched by some great, virtuous figure at all times in order to check one's own behavior?

4. Which philosopher believes the idea of "cheerful poverty" is absurd?

5. What holiday is celebrated at the time Letter XVII is written?

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