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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. Who does Seneca point out (in Letter CIV) had a wife and children who constantly nagged him?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Sophocles.
(c) Himself.
(d) Plato.

2. How does one perfect his own soul, according to Seneca?
(a) By living according to his rational nature.
(b) By writing letters daily.
(c) By having faith in no more than three gods.
(d) By getting plenty of sleep.

3. What type of studies does Letter XII use as an example?
(a) Religious studies.
(b) Drama studies.
(c) Singing studies.
(d) Inner studies of oneself.

4. How does noise affect Seneca's ability to study?
(a) He is very distracted by the smallest noise.
(b) He is very distracted by noise from crowds.
(c) It does not affect it at all.
(d) He has a hearing disability and is slightly distracted by a constant, steady hum.

5. Which of Lucilius' friends dies?
(a) Euripides.
(b) Claudius.
(c) Tibius.
(d) Flaccus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of ailments does Seneca say become more obvious as they worsen?

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?

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

4. What does Seneca say about the Stoic troubled by no external concerns?

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

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