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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, according to Seneca, generally presents more opportunity to be tempted away from virtuous living?
(a) Public hangings.
(b) Religion.
(c) Mass crowds.
(d) Theater.

2. Who says that hope is the cause of fear?
(a) Hecato.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Homer.
(d) Euripides.

3. What is the specific distraction Seneca discusses in Letter XL?
(a) Long hair.
(b) Alcohol and food.
(c) Talking too fast or too slow.
(d) Company with the opposite sex.

4. What virtue does Seneca say does not perish or disappoint?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Fortune.
(d) Beauty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Seneca in Letter XXXIII, what does Stoic writing generally lack?

2. What kind of events does Seneca say upsets people the most?

3. What does Seneca called the past age?

4. Who objects to Posidinus' claims about past rulers and technological inventions?

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

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