Weekly Wisdom Quiz

Dear Classical Wisdom Reader,

There are many, many different paths in the garden of philosophy.

And this week, we walked down quite a few different ones: Sophistry, Stoicism, and the Myth of Sisyphus.

Now some of these paths may lead to personal flourishing, whereas others are perhaps a bit more on the dangerous side of things…

So let’s see if you have what it takes to navigate these philosophical labyrinths. Test you knowledge of ancient philosophy with the Weekly Wisdom Quiz!

As always, all questions are based on articles and resources published this week at Classical Wisdom A full round up of these is available just after the questions, alongside the answers.

Now let’s get to it!

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1. What punishment was Sisyphus condemned to in the underworld?
A. Wandering lost through Tartarus
B. Spinning a wheel eternally
C. Rolling a boulder up a hill forever
D. Guarding the gates of Hades

2. What did the Sophists claim to teach above all else?
A. Stoic ethics
B. Arithmetic and astronomy
C. Mystical truths
D. Rhetoric and persuasion

3. What lesson does Camus say Sisyphus teaches through his punishment?
A. That life is meaningless unless we give it meaning
B. Wisdom brings peace
C. Never defy the gods
D. Always obey one’s wife

4. What is a core teaching in Seneca’s letters and essays?
A. Happiness depends on wealth
B. We should strive for calm, rational self-control
C. All suffering is punishment from the gods
D. Fame and honor are the highest goods

5. The Sophists’ use of relativism suggested that:
A. Only the gods know true justice
B. Truth depends on personal perception
C. Ethics are absolute and universal
D. Logic is superior to language

6. What is one thing Seneca urged others to do when evaluating daily actions?
A. Correct others’ behavior immediately
B. Record actions in public journals
C. Review one's emotional responses
D. Seek forgiveness from the gods

7. How did Camus reinterpret Oedipus’s fate?
A. As an example of human dignity through acceptance
B. As the gods' mockery of man
C. As a tragic warning against defiance
D. As proof of determinism

8. What term did Protagoras famously use to express his relativist views?
A. “All is number”
B. “Man is the measure of all things”
C. “Nothing is certain”
D. “Truth is in the soul”

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Answers

1. C - Rolling a boulder up a hill forever (The Absurd Truth Behind Our Daily Grind)

2. D - Rhetoric and persuasion (Secrets of the Sophists)

3. A - That life is meaningless unless we give it meaning (The Absurd Truth Behind Our Daily Grind)

4. B - We should strive for calm, rational self-control (The Ancient Art of Doing the Right Thing)

5. B - Truth depends on personal perception (Secrets of the Sophists)

6. C - Review one's emotional responses (The Ancient Art of Doing the Right Thing)

7. A - As an example of human dignity through acceptance (The Absurd Truth Behind Our Daily Grind)

8. B - “Man is the measure of all things” (Secrets of the Sophists)

The Wisdom Scale

0 - 2 correct: 🏺 Apprentice of Appearances
You're catching glimpses of the deeper truths, but still a bit lost in the agora fog.

3 - 4 correct: 🗣️ Rhetor in Training
Ah, you argue well and think better. Socrates might raise a skeptical eyebrow in your favor.

5 - 6 correct: 🦉 Disciple of the Dialectic
You're calmly reflecting at twilight like Seneca. The gods takes note of your clarity. Well done.

7 - 8 correct: 👑 Philosopher of the Polis
You stand among the truly wise, balancing Stoic insight, Sophist savvy, and existential flair.

So, how did it go? Feel free to let us know in the comments below.

We hope you enjoyed our positively sibilant journey through some of the history of philosophy!

All the best,

Sean Kelly

Managing Editor

Classical Wisdom

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