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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 is an example of unrehearsed communication?
(a) Music.
(b) A speech.
(c) Public oratory.
(d) Letter writing.

2. In Letter XII, what does Seneca's property remind him?
(a) To be clearer in his next lease.
(b) That he is aging.
(c) To rebuild closer to water.
(d) That he needs to find new tenants.

3. Who is chastised in Letter III for not discussing his personal matters?
(a) Lucilius.
(b) Vatia.
(c) Plato.
(d) Seneca.

4. What does Seneca say in Letter XVI is of no interest to the wise man?
(a) Having more than the basic needs.
(b) Playing a role in public service.
(c) Having a political seat of power.
(d) Investing in gold.

5. In Letter VII, what does Lucilius accuse Seneca of being?
(a) A corrupt politician.
(b) A hypocrite.
(c) A loser.
(d) An illegitimate child.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Seneca say he took the ride in Letter LV?

2. What are Seneca's comments about the book he mentions in Letter XLVI?

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

4. In Letter XVI, what kind of life is said to have no direction?

5. Why do people become slaves, according to Seneca?

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