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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters CIV, CV, CVII, and CVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Seneca's work ethic and studies once he moves to the country?
(a) He stops all together.
(b) He finds himself distracted by nature.
(c) He studies less, but says it really isn't distraction since he is focusing on nature.
(d) They improve.

2. 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?
(a) Seneca.
(b) Epicurius.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Plato.

3. According to Seneca, what creates anxiety?
(a) Striving to fulfill one's ever-expanding desires.
(b) Having to find a stable job.
(c) Demanding family members.
(d) Having to worry about finances.

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

5. What does Seneca say prepares the mind for philosophy?
(a) Religion.
(b) Liberal arts.
(c) Meditations.
(d) Fine arts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does noise affect Seneca's ability to study?

2. Which philosopher has a positive theory about "cheerful poverty?"

3. What becomes of people who live a quiet, private life which incites neither anger nor envy?

4. What affects Seneca's exercise time according to Letter LXXXIII?

5. At what time does Seneca say he has already experienced death?

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