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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters XXXIII, XXXVIII, XL, XLI, XLVI, XLVII, XLVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Seneca say many slave-owners foolishly think?
(a) That the slaves will care for their families once the owner dies.
(b) That their slaves must love and respect them.
(c) That it is to their credit that they are the slave-owners.
(d) That they will never have to work again.

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

3. How does one perfect his own soul, according to Seneca?
(a) By getting plenty of sleep.
(b) By having faith in no more than three gods.
(c) By living according to his rational nature.
(d) By writing letters daily.

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

5. According to Letter XLI, what lives in each man's soul?
(a) Dark thoughts.
(b) Evil.
(c) Desire.
(d) Divine power.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Seneca says that a philosopher must distinguish himself from others with virtue, but what must the philosopher obey when doing so?

3. What is the specific distraction Seneca discusses in Letter XL?

4. Who says that hope is the cause of fear?

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

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