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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters LIII, LIV, LV, LVI, and LXIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Letter XL, what clue do people give as to whether they are organized or disorganized?
(a) How fast or slow they talk.
(b) A glance at one's kitchen.
(c) Their hairstyle and grooming.
(d) How their house or apartment looks.

2. According to Seneca in Letter XXXIII, what does Stoic writing generally lack?
(a) Grammatical errors.
(b) Use of Latin.
(c) Quotable quotes.
(d) Punctuation.

3. How does one perfect his own soul, according to Seneca?
(a) By living according to his rational nature.
(b) By getting plenty of sleep.
(c) By writing letters daily.
(d) By having faith in no more than three gods.

4. Which philosopher does Seneca quote in Letter II despite the fact that he does not particularly like him?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Zeno.
(c) Plato.
(d) Epicurus.

5. How does noise affect Seneca's ability to study?
(a) He is very distracted by noise from crowds.
(b) It does not affect it at all.
(c) He has a hearing disability and is slightly distracted by a constant, steady hum.
(d) He is very distracted by the smallest noise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of studies does Letter XII use as an example?

2. Which word is the best meaning of apatheia?

3. How does Seneca say a wise man should act toward the festival celebrated in Letter XVII?

4. What do people who attend the celebration discussed in Letter XVII do?

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

(see the answer key)

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