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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. Who does Posidinus credit for the invention for various technological innovations?
(a) Gods.
(b) Historians.
(c) Mathematicians.
(d) Philosophers.

2. What does Seneca consider to be the gift of gods?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Only life.
(c) Only philosophy.
(d) Both life and philosophy.

3. According to Seneca, what is man's only pride?
(a) His mind.
(b) His face.
(c) His soul.
(d) His body.

4. Who does Seneca thank for sending him a book?
(a) Euripides.
(b) His mother.
(c) Petronius.
(d) Lucilius.

5. What does Seneca admit that he cares less about as he ages?
(a) His financial affairs.
(b) His friends.
(c) His appearance.
(d) His hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase best sums up Letter XCI?

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

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

4. How did Seneca's ancestors treat their slaves?

5. According to Seneca, what is death?

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