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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 is the worst noise of all?
(a) Voices.
(b) Insects.
(c) Crashes.
(d) Music.

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

3. According to Seneca, who doesn't care if he is rich or poor?
(a) A public official.
(b) A pagan priest.
(c) A philosopher.
(d) A Christian priest.

4. According to Seneca, what is man's only pride?
(a) His body.
(b) His soul.
(c) His face.
(d) His mind.

5. Whose estate does Seneca ride past in Letter LV?
(a) Antonius.
(b) Vatia.
(c) Lucilius.
(d) Claudius.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who finances the celebration that is held at the time Letter XVII is written?

5. What kind of ailments does Seneca say become more obvious as they worsen?

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