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

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

5. According to his criticism in Letter CVIII, what does Seneca say literary scholars should do with philosophical theories?
(a) Write fiction about them that will appeal to the masses.
(b) Apply them to their own lives.
(c) Compare them to other theories.
(d) Interpret them correctly.

6. Why does Seneca praise suicide?
(a) He likes to challenge the legal system.
(b) He is tired of being sick.
(c) To cut back on medical needs of the community.
(d) It is active, not passive.

7. What kind of events does Seneca say upsets people the most?
(a) Calm events.
(b) Hysterical events.
(c) Planned events.
(d) Surprise events.

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

9. What includes the studies of literature, rhetoric and history?
(a) Still life art.
(b) Liberal arts.
(c) Bachelor of arts.
(d) Fine arts.

10. What does Seneca called the past age?
(a) The Golden Age.
(b) The Bronze Age.
(c) The Platonic Age.
(d) The Silver Age.

11. What is a syllogism?
(a) Two words with the same number of syllables and same meanings.
(b) A form of deductive reasoning/logic.
(c) Two words that sound alike but have different meanings.
(d) A word or phrase with repetitive consonants.

12. For Stoics, what are two basic elements found in any object?
(a) Mass and reason.
(b) Matter and cause.
(c) Weight and size.
(d) Sound and fury.

13. What is duty that Seneca states all men are bound to eventually carry out?
(a) Public service.
(b) Death.
(c) Taxes.
(d) Civic responsiblity.

14. According to Letter LXXXVIII, how important is the knowledge of the liberal arts to Stoicism?
(a) More important than even religion.
(b) Very important.
(c) Vital - can't understand Stoicism without a full liberal arts background.
(d) Not at all.

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