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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters CXIV, CXXII, and CXXIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Seneca, what is the fruit of man's own efforts?
(a) Peace between nations.
(b) Life.
(c) Love.
(d) Philosophy.

2. Who wrote the Iliad?
(a) Petronius.
(b) Seneca.
(c) Virgil.
(d) Homer.

3. Who is praised for his virtue and dedication to studies in Letter II?
(a) Lucilius.
(b) Seneca.
(c) Zeno.
(d) Plato.

4. What topic does Seneca discuss in Letter XL?
(a) Speech.
(b) Death.
(c) Love.
(d) Money.

5. According to the last letter, what is man naturally inclined to do?
(a) Listen to ways to rationalize his vices.
(b) Sleep all day.
(c) Find fault with the masses.
(d) Worship false idols.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the specific distraction Seneca discusses in Letter XL?

2. Which philosopher believes the idea of "cheerful poverty" is absurd?

3. According to Seneca, what was the goal of technological inventions of the past age?

4. For Stoics, what are two basic elements found in any object?

5. What does Seneca encourage in Letter VI?

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