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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, where are the sharpest pains?
(a) In the smallest area of the body.
(b) In the nose.
(c) In the heart.
(d) In the eye/temple area because they are close to the brain.

2. What does Seneca called the past age?
(a) The Bronze Age.
(b) The Golden Age.
(c) The Platonic Age.
(d) The Silver Age.

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

4. Who was Posidinius?
(a) A historian.
(b) A sailor.
(c) A sea god.
(d) God of an ancient river.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do people become slaves, according to Seneca?

2. What is it that Seneca says no human being merits?

3. Who objects to Posidinus' claims about past rulers and technological inventions?

4. What does Seneca consider to be the gift of gods?

5. What topic does Seneca discuss in Letter XL?

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