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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. At what time does Seneca say he has already experienced death?
(a) Before he was born.
(b) When doing yoga.
(c) During meditation.
(d) Once in a brawl when he was younger.

2. What does Seneca recommend avoiding in Letter VII?
(a) Religious zealots.
(b) Prostitutes.
(c) People without shoes.
(d) The masses.

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

4. Why, according to Seneca, shouldn't old age frighten a wise man?
(a) Because he knows he will go to heaven.
(b) A wise man doesn't fear death.
(c) Because his mind is too far gone to be scared.
(d) Because old and wise go together.

5. What holiday is celebrated at the time Letter XVII is written?
(a) Saturnalia.
(b) Ides of March.
(c) Festival of Bacchus.
(d) Cinco de Mayo.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a large group of people, how might their vices seem, according to Seneca?

2. What is it that Seneca says no human being merits?

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

4. Who does Seneca praise in Letter XI?

5. What purpose does fasting serve, according to Seneca?

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