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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 does Scipio volunteer to do?
(a) Care for the ailing Seneca.
(b) Kill Seneca.
(c) Go into exile.
(d) Help teach Seneca.

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

3. What purpose does fasting serve, according to Seneca?
(a) To prove a point to the public.
(b) To shed some excess pounds.
(c) To be able to drink more.
(d) To ward off gluttony.

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

5. According to Seneca, what creates anxiety?
(a) Striving to fulfill one's ever-expanding desires.
(b) Demanding family members.
(c) Having to find a stable job.
(d) Having to worry about finances.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes of people who live a quiet, private life which incites neither anger nor envy?

2. In Letter VII, what does Lucilius accuse Seneca of being?

3. What phrase best sums up Letter XCI?

4. How long does it take Seneca to read the book he mentions in Letter XLVI?

5. Where is Seneca when he writes Letter LXXXVI?

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