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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters LIII, LIV, LV, LVI, and LXIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Seneca say he took the ride in Letter LV?
(a) For a little splurge on luxury.
(b) He had no choice.
(c) It was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
(d) Because of his asthma.

2. What does Seneca encourage in Letter VI?
(a) Contributions to poor slaves.
(b) Suicide among the elderly.
(c) Living in Rome.
(d) Lucilius come to live with him.

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

4. According to Seneca, who doesn't care if he is rich or poor?
(a) A public official.
(b) A pagan priest.
(c) A philosopher.
(d) A Christian priest.

5. What is an oxymoron?
(a) Someone who does not practice virtue at all.
(b) Someone who does not understand Oxystoicism.
(c) A theory related to oxygen.
(d) A combination of contradictory words or phrases.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which philosopher does Seneca quote in Letter II despite the fact that he does not particularly like him?

3. According to Seneca, what creates anxiety?

4. Who says that excessive anger is a threat to one's sanity?

5. Seneca states that a virtuous man is not concerned with the loss of a friend because:

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