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

2. Seneca states that a virtuous man is not concerned with the loss of a friend because:
(a) He can easily replace the friend.
(b) He didn't have any friends anyway.
(c) He never gets emotionally attached.
(d) He never shares.

3. How does Seneca say all people -- young and old alike -- should live each day?
(a) Without much physical activity or worry.
(b) Safely.
(c) As if it is their first.
(d) As if it is their last.

4. What kind of ailments does Seneca say become more obvious as they worsen?
(a) Mental.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Physical.
(d) Breathing-related ones.

5. Who does Posidinus credit for the invention for various technological innovations?
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Mathematicians.
(c) Historians.
(d) Gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Seneca name as never too great for a man to endure, thanks to nature's way of minimizing them?

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

3. What kind of ailments does Seneca say are not as obvious as they worsen?

4. To whom will a person who is well-acquainted with poetry or history often be impressive?

5. According to Seneca, what are people who are easily disturbed by noises lacking?

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