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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. In Letter XII, what does Seneca's property remind him?
(a) To be clearer in his next lease.
(b) To rebuild closer to water.
(c) That he needs to find new tenants.
(d) That he is aging.

2. Which of Lucilius' friends dies?
(a) Flaccus.
(b) Claudius.
(c) Tibius.
(d) Euripides.

3. What does Seneca say is the worst noise of all?
(a) Music.
(b) Voices.
(c) Insects.
(d) Crashes.

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

5. Seneca says that a philosopher must distinguish himself from others with virtue, but what must the philosopher obey when doing so?
(a) No one.
(b) The emperor and no one else.
(c) Seneca's laws.
(d) Society's conventions.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Seneca, who doesn't care if he is rich or poor?

2. What purpose does fasting serve, according to Seneca?

3. In what kind of atmosphere does Seneca say in Lesson VLI that he prefers to study?

4. While looking for witty entertainment, what does Seneca stumble upon?

5. In Letter XII, what does Seneca notice about one of his properties?

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