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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who says that excessive anger is a threat to one's sanity?
(a) Seneca.
(b) Epicurius.
(c) Sophocles.
(d) Plato.

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

4. Which philosopher has a positive theory about "cheerful poverty?"
(a) Epicurius.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Plato.
(d) Seneca.

5. Who thinks they are the most virtuous people, according to Senenca?
(a) Governmental leaders.
(b) The most wicked people.
(c) Religious leaders.
(d) Slave owners.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Seneca encourage in Letter VI?

3. While looking for witty entertainment, what does Seneca stumble upon?

4. Seneca says that a philosopher must distinguish himself from others with virtue, but what must the philosopher obey when doing so?

5. Who, according to Seneca, retired out of fear of being persecuted by the Emperor?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Seneca, how much concern should a wise man have regarding his or others' physical beauty?

2. Discuss the necessity of and the problem with diversions, according to Seneca.

3. What does Seneca confide to Lucilius about his own vices?

4. What is Seneca's theory on slavery?

5. What is the appeal of a slow death for Stoics? What does Seneca believe happens after death?

6. What happened when Seneca went out on the town in search of "witty entertainment" and how was he affected by the situation?

7. What is the difference between a Stoic and anyone else in regards to emotions?

8. What is Seneca's opinion of Vatia? How does it differ from public opinion?

9. What does Seneca say about developing friendships?

10. What is the goal of philosophy, as stated by Seneca?

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