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

2. What topic does Seneca discuss in Letter XL?
(a) Speech.
(b) Death.
(c) Love.
(d) Money.

3. Who suggests the correspondence between Seneca and his student should increase?
(a) Zeno.
(b) Marcus Aurelius.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Lucilius.

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

5. Which of Seneca's friends grieved the burning of the town discussed in Letter XCI?
(a) Liberalis.
(b) Tibius.
(c) Flaccus.
(d) Lucilius.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Seneca, what is man's only pride?

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

3. What phrase best sums up Letter XCI?

4. According to Letter XLI, what lives in each man's soul?

5. What does Seneca say the gods give man the capacity for?

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