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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 is duty that Seneca states all men are bound to eventually carry out?
(a) Civic responsiblity.
(b) Public service.
(c) Taxes.
(d) Death.

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

3. Why, according to Seneca, shouldn't old age frighten a wise man?
(a) A wise man doesn't fear death.
(b) Because his mind is too far gone to be scared.
(c) Because old and wise go together.
(d) Because he knows he will go to heaven.

4. What does Seneca say about slaves?
(a) They are people too.
(b) Use them for the hardest work.
(c) Not to pity them.
(d) Don't get too close to them emotionally.

5. What does Seneca say happens to life when one focuses too much on trivial and fleeting activities?
(a) It ends earlier.
(b) It causes much sickness.
(c) It is fulfilled with recreation.
(d) It becomes meaningless and not worth living.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the characteristic of Lucilius' friend that Seneca does not hold against him?

3. Which philosopher believes the idea of "cheerful poverty" is absurd?

4. According to Seneca, who will spend his time either alone or in the company of those he knows are capable of improving him?

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

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