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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 does Seneca say many slave-owners foolishly think?
(a) That the slaves will care for their families once the owner dies.
(b) That they will never have to work again.
(c) That it is to their credit that they are the slave-owners.
(d) That their slaves must love and respect them.

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

3. Who does Seneca praise in Letter XI?
(a) Lucilius' father.
(b) Lucilius' friend.
(c) Lucilius' ancestors.
(d) Lucilius himself.

4. What ailment, according to Letter LIV, has become very serious for Seneca?
(a) Asthma.
(b) Irregular heart beat.
(c) Indigestion.
(d) A tumor in his throat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Seneca encourage in Letter VI?

2. According to Seneca, if one begins taking lessons other than philosophy, what happens?

3. According to Seneca, what does an inordinate attachment to wealth or public opinion make a man?

4. What is an oxymoron?

5. How does noise affect Seneca's ability to study?

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