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

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

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

4. According to Seneca, what does an inordinate attachment to wealth or public opinion make a man?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Miserable.
(c) Happy.
(d) A politician.

5. What topic does Seneca discuss in Letter XL?
(a) Death.
(b) Love.
(c) Money.
(d) Speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Seneca say in Letter XVI is of no interest to the wise man?

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

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. According to Letter XL, what clue do people give as to whether they are organized or disorganized?

5. What does Seneca say cannot be learned only through reading?

(see the answer key)

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