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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. Why does Seneca say he decided not to commit suicide?
(a) For his father's sake.
(b) He snapped out of his depression.
(c) He was too afraid.
(d) He fell in love with a woman.

2. Which philosopher has a positive theory about "cheerful poverty?"
(a) Plato.
(b) Seneca.
(c) Epicurius.
(d) Aristotle.

3. What does Seneca recommend avoiding in Letter VII?
(a) People without shoes.
(b) Prostitutes.
(c) Religious zealots.
(d) The masses.

4. What is an example of unrehearsed communication?
(a) Public oratory.
(b) Music.
(c) Letter writing.
(d) A speech.

5. How long does it take Seneca to read the book he mentions in Letter XLVI?
(a) One year.
(b) One month.
(c) One week.
(d) One sitting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people who attend the celebration discussed in Letter XVII do?

2. Whose estate does Seneca ride past in Letter LV?

3. What is there little value in if one cannot share it with friends, according to Seneca?

4. According to Seneca in Letter XXXIII, what does Stoic writing generally lack?

5. What does Seneca say about slaves?

(see the answer key)

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