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

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

3. What is the characteristic of Lucilius' friend that Seneca does not hold against him?
(a) He drinks too much.
(b) He is overweight.
(c) He speaks too quickly.
(d) He blushes.

4. What type of studies does Letter XII use as an example?
(a) Religious studies.
(b) Drama studies.
(c) Singing studies.
(d) Inner studies of oneself.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the topic of Letter III?

3. In Letter VII, what does Lucilius accuse Seneca of being?

4. Who does Seneca praise in Letter XI?

5. Seneca states that a virtuous man is not concerned with the loss of a friend because:

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