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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters XXXIII, XXXVIII, XL, XLI, XLVI, XLVII, XLVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says in Chapter XVII that wise men should avoid the festival that is being celebrated?
(a) Epicurious.
(b) Seneca.
(c) No one.
(d) Lucilious.

2. What is the specific distraction Seneca discusses in Letter XL?
(a) Long hair.
(b) Talking too fast or too slow.
(c) Alcohol and food.
(d) Company with the opposite sex.

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

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

5. What does Lucilius ask Seneca to include in his letters?
(a) Investment information.
(b) Stoic aphorisms.
(c) A poem to read to his friend.
(d) An autograph.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is praised for his virtue and dedication to studies in Letter II?

3. What topic does Seneca discuss in Letter XL?

4. How did Seneca's ancestors treat their slaves?

5. Who does Seneca praise in Letter XI?

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