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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. Who, according to Seneca, retired out of fear of being persecuted by the Emperor?
(a) Himself.
(b) Vatia.
(c) Nero.
(d) Lucilius.

2. Which philosopher believes the idea of "cheerful poverty" is absurd?
(a) Epicurius.
(b) Seneca.
(c) Plato.
(d) Aristotle.

3. Which philosopher has a positive theory about "cheerful poverty?"
(a) Plato.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Epicurius.

4. What, according to Seneca, generally presents more opportunity to be tempted away from virtuous living?
(a) Public hangings.
(b) Religion.
(c) Mass crowds.
(d) Theater.

5. According to Letter XLI, what lives in each man's soul?
(a) Desire.
(b) Evil.
(c) Divine power.
(d) Dark thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Seneca encourage in Letter VI?

2. What is an example of unrehearsed communication?

3. According to Letter XLI, where is the soul from?

4. What is the topic of Letter III?

5. Why, according to Seneca, shouldn't old age frighten a wise man?

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