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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. According to Letter XLI, what lives in each man's soul?
(a) Desire.
(b) Divine power.
(c) Dark thoughts.
(d) Evil.

2. According to Seneca, if one begins taking lessons other than philosophy, what happens?
(a) He diversifies his talents.
(b) He becomes a well-rounded man.
(c) His life will be governed by that subject rather than philosophy.
(d) He becomes known as a Renaissance Man.

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

4. What kind of people does Seneca warn Lucilius to steer clear of in Letter XLVIII?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Drunken people.
(c) Wealthy rulers.
(d) Quibblers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Seneca say about slaves?

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

3. What is an oxymoron?

4. What specific things might a philosopher lack that could tarnish philosophy's reputation among outsiders?

5. What are Seneca's comments about the book he mentions in Letter XLVI?

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