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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 does Seneca say is the greatest of all arts?
(a) Painting.
(b) Sculpting.
(c) Religion.
(d) Wisdom.

2. What does Seneca say happens to life when one focuses too much on trivial and fleeting activities?
(a) It becomes meaningless and not worth living.
(b) It ends earlier.
(c) It is fulfilled with recreation.
(d) It causes much sickness.

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

4. While looking for witty entertainment, what does Seneca stumble upon?
(a) A musical production.
(b) A gladiator battle.
(c) A poetry reading.
(d) A comedian telling jokes.

5. How does Seneca say a wise man should act toward the festival celebrated in Letter XVII?
(a) Should avoid excess, but participate.
(b) Should abstain from drinking, but over eat.
(c) Should enjoy all to its fullest.
(d) Should avoid it all together, stay away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Seneca praise suicide?

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

3. What does Seneca say many slave-owners foolishly think?

4. What has earned Seneca fame and respect among the citizens of Rome?

5. Which word is the best meaning of apatheia?

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