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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters LXV, LXXVII, and LXXVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the friends Seneca talks about in Letter LXV compare to concepts by Aristotle and Plato?
(a) Seneca's thoughts about death.
(b) Zeno's concept of relationships.
(c) Arelius' thoughts about life.
(d) The Stoic concept of causation.

2. What does Seneca say in Letter XVI is of no interest to the wise man?
(a) Investing in gold.
(b) Having a political seat of power.
(c) Playing a role in public service.
(d) Having more than the basic needs.

3. What ailment, according to Letter LIV, has become very serious for Seneca?
(a) Irregular heart beat.
(b) Asthma.
(c) A tumor in his throat.
(d) Indigestion.

4. How does Seneca say a wise man should act toward the festival celebrated in Letter XVII?
(a) Should enjoy all to its fullest.
(b) Should avoid excess, but participate.
(c) Should abstain from drinking, but over eat.
(d) Should avoid it all together, stay away.

5. 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 disagrees with the entire contents of the book.
(c) He likes the gift, but not its contents.
(d) None - he wants to read it again.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Letter VII, what does Lucilius accuse Seneca of being?

2. What does Seneca encourage in Letter VI?

3. According to Seneca as he comforts Lucilius, what is the death of a friend a reminder to do?

4. What does Seneca recommend avoiding in Letter VII?

5. What virtue does Seneca say does not perish or disappoint?

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