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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters CIV, CV, CVII, and CVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Seneca praise in Letter XI?
(a) Lucilius' father.
(b) Lucilius' friend.
(c) Lucilius' ancestors.
(d) Lucilius himself.

2. Seneca states that a virtuous man is not concerned with the loss of a friend because:
(a) He can easily replace the friend.
(b) He never gets emotionally attached.
(c) He never shares.
(d) He didn't have any friends anyway.

3. Where is Seneca when he writes Letter LXXXVI?
(a) On vacation.
(b) At Lucilius' house.
(c) In the hospital.
(d) In bed at home recuperating.

4. Who suggests the correspondence between Seneca and his student should increase?
(a) Zeno.
(b) Seneca.
(c) Marcus Aurelius.
(d) Lucilius.

5. What holiday is celebrated at the time Letter XVII is written?
(a) Ides of March.
(b) Cinco de Mayo.
(c) Festival of Bacchus.
(d) Saturnalia.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Seneca, what does an inordinate attachment to wealth or public opinion make a man?

2. According to Seneca, what are people who are easily disturbed by noises lacking?

3. Why does Seneca say he considered suicide once?

4. How long does it take Seneca to read the book he mentions in Letter XLVI?

5. What ailment, according to Letter LIV, has become very serious for Seneca?

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