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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. While looking for witty entertainment, what does Seneca stumble upon?
(a) A poetry reading.
(b) A comedian telling jokes.
(c) A gladiator battle.
(d) A musical production.

2. Who says in Chapter XVII that wise men should avoid the festival that is being celebrated?
(a) No one.
(b) Lucilious.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Epicurious.

3. How does Seneca say a wise man should act toward the festival celebrated in Letter XVII?
(a) Should abstain from drinking, but over eat.
(b) Should avoid it all together, stay away.
(c) Should enjoy all to its fullest.
(d) Should avoid excess, but participate.

4. How did Seneca's ancestors treat their slaves?
(a) With mental torture.
(b) With physical abuse.
(c) With respect.
(d) Emotionless.

5. What does Seneca say about the Stoic troubled by no external concerns?
(a) The soul.
(b) The mind.
(c) The body.
(d) The heart.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who, according to Seneca, is deliberate and prepared?

3. Seneca states that a virtuous man is not concerned with the loss of a friend because:

4. According to Seneca, what must one seek between extremes in all matters?

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

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