Quiz on 'On the Shortness of Life' by Seneca

What does Seneca suggest about the length of life?

• Life is only long for the wealthy.

• Life is long if you know how to use it.

• Life is inherently short.

• Life is short for everyone.

According to Seneca, what is a common way people waste their time?

• By spending time with family.

• By engaging in meaningless activities.

• By working on personal projects.

• By reading books.

What does Seneca mean by being 'greedy with your time'?

• Valuing and prioritizing your time wisely.

• Spending time only on personal hobbies.

• Avoiding sharing time with others.

• Saving time for future use.

How does Seneca differentiate between existing and living?

• Living is about achieving personal goals, while existing is merely passing time.

• Existing is about achieving goals, while living is about enjoying life.

• Living is about working hard, while existing is about relaxing.

• Existing is about being wealthy, while living is about being happy.

What does Seneca say about learning how to live and die?

• It takes a short time to learn both.

• It is impossible to learn how to live or die.

• It takes a whole life to learn how to live, but not to die.

• It takes a whole life to learn both how to live and how to die.