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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters XI, XII, XV, XVI, XVIII, XXVI, XXVII, and XXVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which city does Seneca say is so filled with wicked people that it could be a threat to even a wise man's soul?
(a) Rome.
(b) Athens.
(c) Parma.
(d) Croton.

2. Who says in Chapter XVII that wise men should avoid the festival that is being celebrated?
(a) Seneca.
(b) Lucilious.
(c) No one.
(d) Epicurious.

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

4. In Letter XVI, what kind of life is said to have no direction?
(a) Lazy.
(b) Unphilosophicla.
(c) Hard working.
(d) Philosophical.

5. According to Seneca, who doesn't care if he is rich or poor?
(a) A Christian priest.
(b) A pagan priest.
(c) A public official.
(d) A philosopher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What holiday is celebrated at the time Letter XVII is written?

2. Which philosopher has a positive theory about "cheerful poverty?"

3. According to Seneca, if one begins taking lessons other than philosophy, what happens?

4. According to Seneca, who will spend his time either alone or in the company of those he knows are capable of improving him?

5. Which word is the best meaning of apatheia?

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