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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. According to Seneca, what is the fruit of man's own efforts?
(a) Peace between nations.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Love.
(d) Life.

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

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

4. What kind of events does Seneca say upsets people the most?
(a) Planned events.
(b) Calm events.
(c) Hysterical events.
(d) Surprise events.

5. What phrase best sums up Letter XCI?
(a) Never look back.
(b) Expect the unexpected.
(c) If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
(d) The early bird catches the worm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Seneca say about slaves?

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

3. What does Lucilius ask Seneca to include in his letters?

4. How can a person be prepared for any tragedy that might happen?

5. According to Letter LXV, how do friends get Seneca to stop reading and writing while he is sick?

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