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

2. Why, according to Seneca, shouldn't old age frighten a wise man?
(a) A wise man doesn't fear death.
(b) Because old and wise go together.
(c) Because his mind is too far gone to be scared.
(d) Because he knows he will go to heaven.

3. What has suffered a great deal between Letters XII and XXVII?
(a) Euripides overall health.
(b) Seneca's physical health.
(c) Epicurius' mental health.
(d) Lucilius' fortune.

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

5. What kind of ailments does Seneca say are not as obvious as they worsen?
(a) Breathing-related ones.
(b) Physical.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Mental.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Seneca, what creates anxiety?

2. According to Seneca as he comforts Lucilius, what is the death of a friend a reminder to do?

3. What does Seneca say about slaves?

4. Which word is the best meaning of apatheia?

5. What does Seneca encourage in Letter VI?

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