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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters XC and XCI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Seneca say that men that began to claim pieces of land as their property?
(a) When the emperor began giving it away.
(b) When gods told them to do so.
(c) When greed entered the hearts of mankind.
(d) When they became more self-aware.

2. What are Seneca's comments about the book he mentions in Letter XLVI?
(a) He wholeheartedly agrees with the entire contents of the book.
(b) He likes the gift, but not its contents.
(c) None - he wants to read it again.
(d) He disagrees with the entire contents of the book.

3. Who says there are five causes?
(a) Plato.
(b) Seneca.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Sophocles.

4. According to Seneca, what was the goal of technological inventions of the past age?
(a) To make man comfortable or wealthy.
(b) To save money.
(c) To make life more basic than ever.
(d) To outdo the previous generation.

5. How can a person be prepared for any tragedy that might happen?
(a) Imagine all the situations, then you won't be surprised.
(b) Plan every last detail so you have a firm schedule.
(c) Calm events = calm people.
(d) Don't serve wine at any event.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Posidinus, who ruled in the past time?

2. According to Seneca, what destroyed man's harmonic relationship with nature?

3. What does Seneca admit that he cares less about as he ages?

4. How much duty does Seneca say one must must fulfill before his life ends?

5. What phrase best sums up Letter XCI?

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