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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters LIII, LIV, LV, LVI, and LXIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Seneca, what are people who are easily disturbed by noises lacking?
(a) Peace.
(b) Common sense.
(c) Religion.
(d) Ear plugs.

2. What does Lucilius ask Seneca to include in his letters?
(a) A poem to read to his friend.
(b) Stoic aphorisms.
(c) Investment information.
(d) An autograph.

3. 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) Aristotle.
(b) Plato.
(c) Epicurius.
(d) Seneca.

4. According to Seneca, what creates anxiety?
(a) Having to find a stable job.
(b) Striving to fulfill one's ever-expanding desires.
(c) Demanding family members.
(d) Having to worry about finances.

5. What has earned Seneca fame and respect among the citizens of Rome?
(a) The sexually explicit plays he wrote.
(b) His inherited wealth.
(c) His role as emperor.
(d) Years of public service.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Letter XII, what does Seneca notice about one of his properties?

2. What has suffered a great deal between Letters XII and XXVII?

3. What does Seneca say is the worst noise of all?

4. Who does Seneca thank for sending him a book?

5. Who thinks they are the most virtuous people, according to Senenca?

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