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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 does Seneca thank for sending him a book?
(a) Euripides.
(b) Lucilius.
(c) His mother.
(d) Petronius.

2. What kind of people does Seneca warn Lucilius to steer clear of in Letter XLVIII?
(a) Quibblers.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Wealthy rulers.
(d) Drunken people.

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

4. How should an owner be seen by his slaves, according to Seneca?
(a) Hated.
(b) Loved.
(c) Feared.
(d) With no emotion.

5. According to Seneca, what must one seek between extremes in all matters?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Truth.
(c) Balance.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What virtue does Seneca say does not perish or disappoint?

2. 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?

3. What does Seneca say cannot be learned only through reading?

4. What is it that Seneca says no human being merits?

5. Which philosopher believes the idea of "cheerful poverty" is absurd?

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