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

2. What does Seneca say in Letter XVI is of no interest to the wise man?
(a) Having more than the basic needs.
(b) Playing a role in public service.
(c) Investing in gold.
(d) Having a political seat of power.

3. What does Seneca say about slaves?
(a) Don't get too close to them emotionally.
(b) They are people too.
(c) Not to pity them.
(d) Use them for the hardest work.

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

5. What does Seneca recommend avoiding in Letter VII?
(a) People without shoes.
(b) Prostitutes.
(c) Religious zealots.
(d) The masses.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. While looking for witty entertainment, what does Seneca stumble upon?

4. According to Seneca, what is man's only pride?

5. What are Seneca's comments about the book he mentions in Letter XLVI?

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