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

2. Why does Seneca say he took the ride in Letter LV?
(a) It was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
(b) He had no choice.
(c) Because of his asthma.
(d) For a little splurge on luxury.

3. According to Seneca, what does an inordinate attachment to wealth or public opinion make a man?
(a) Miserable.
(b) A politician.
(c) Happy.
(d) Lucky.

4. What does Seneca recount taking a ride on in Letter LV?
(a) A large unnamed creature.
(b) A chariot.
(c) A horse.
(d) His sedan chair.

5. Who says that hope is the cause of fear?
(a) Euripides.
(b) Homer.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Hecato.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Letter XII, what does Seneca's property remind him?

2. Who does Seneca praise in Letter XI?

3. What holiday is celebrated at the time Letter XVII is written?

4. What is an oxymoron?

5. Which philosopher does Seneca quote in Letter II despite the fact that he does not particularly like him?

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