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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters XI, XII, XV, XVI, XVIII, XXVI, XXVII, and XXVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Seneca, who will spend his time either alone or in the company of those he knows are capable of improving him?
(a) Someone who is disgusted by blood and gore.
(b) A man with asthma or illness.
(c) A truly virtue-minded person.
(d) A religious person.

2. What is there little value in if one cannot share it with friends, according to Seneca?
(a) Ceremonies.
(b) Money.
(c) Learning.
(d) Gladiator battles.

3. Which philosopher does Seneca quote in Letter II despite the fact that he does not particularly like him?
(a) Zeno.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Plato.
(d) Epicurus.

4. In Letter XII, what does Seneca notice about one of his properties?
(a) It is not rented.
(b) It has burned down.
(c) It is delapidated.
(d) The tenants changed it without permission.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why, according to Seneca, shouldn't old age frighten a wise man?

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

3. According to Seneca, what must one seek between extremes in all matters?

4. Which city does Seneca say is so filled with wicked people that it could be a threat to even a wise man's soul?

5. Who says in Chapter XVII that wise men should avoid the festival that is being celebrated?

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