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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 advises that one ought to imagine being watched by some great, virtuous figure at all times in order to check one's own behavior?
(a) Plato.
(b) Epicurius.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Seneca.

2. What are Seneca's comments about the book he mentions in Letter XLVI?
(a) He likes the gift, but not its contents.
(b) None - he wants to read it again.
(c) He wholeheartedly agrees with the entire contents of the book.
(d) He disagrees with the entire contents of the book.

3. How does one perfect his own soul, according to Seneca?
(a) By writing letters daily.
(b) By living according to his rational nature.
(c) By having faith in no more than three gods.
(d) By getting plenty of sleep.

4. In Letter VII, what does Lucilius accuse Seneca of being?
(a) A hypocrite.
(b) A corrupt politician.
(c) A loser.
(d) An illegitimate child.

5. Which city does Seneca say is so filled with wicked people that it could be a threat to even a wise man's soul?
(a) Croton.
(b) Rome.
(c) Athens.
(d) Parma.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is there little value in if one cannot share it with friends, according to Seneca?

2. What is the topic of Letter III?

3. What is an example of unrehearsed communication?

4. How does Seneca say slaves should be corrected?

5. What, according to Seneca, generally presents more opportunity to be tempted away from virtuous living?

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