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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. According to Seneca, what must one seek between extremes in all matters?
(a) Love.
(b) Truth.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Balance.

2. 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 they will never have to work again.
(d) That it is to their credit that they are the slave-owners.

3. Why, according to Seneca, shouldn't old age frighten a wise man?
(a) Because he knows he will go to heaven.
(b) Because his mind is too far gone to be scared.
(c) A wise man doesn't fear death.
(d) Because old and wise go together.

4. Who says that excessive anger is a threat to one's sanity?
(a) Plato.
(b) Sophocles.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Epicurius.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an example of unrehearsed communication?

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

3. Which word is the best meaning of apatheia?

4. What do people who attend the celebration discussed in Letter XVII do?

5. What purpose does fasting serve, according to Seneca?

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