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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters LXXXIII, LXXXVI, and LXXXVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Seneca say is the worst noise of all?
(a) Voices.
(b) Insects.
(c) Music.
(d) Crashes.

2. What are Seneca's comments about the book he mentions in Letter XLVI?
(a) None - he wants to read it again.
(b) He likes the gift, but not its contents.
(c) He disagrees with the entire contents of the book.
(d) He wholeheartedly agrees with the entire contents of the book.

3. At what time does Seneca say he has already experienced death?
(a) Once in a brawl when he was younger.
(b) Before he was born.
(c) When doing yoga.
(d) During meditation.

4. For Stoics, what are two basic elements found in any object?
(a) Sound and fury.
(b) Weight and size.
(c) Mass and reason.
(d) Matter and cause.

5. Which philosopher believes the idea of "cheerful poverty" is absurd?
(a) Seneca.
(b) Epicurius.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Plato.

Short Answer Questions

1. How should an owner be seen by his slaves, according to Seneca?

2. According to Seneca, what must one seek between extremes in all matters?

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

4. Why does Seneca say he decided not to commit suicide?

5. In what kind of atmosphere does Seneca say in Lesson VLI that he prefers to study?

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