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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters LXXXIII, LXXXVI, and LXXXVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How should an owner be seen by his slaves, according to Seneca?
(a) Hated.
(b) Loved.
(c) Feared.
(d) With no emotion.

3. What does Seneca admit that he cares less about as he ages?
(a) His friends.
(b) His financial affairs.
(c) His hair.
(d) His appearance.

4. How did Seneca's ancestors treat their slaves?
(a) With physical abuse.
(b) Emotionless.
(c) With mental torture.
(d) With respect.

5. What topic does Seneca discuss in Letter XL?
(a) Death.
(b) Money.
(c) Love.
(d) Speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. What creates certain habits of study and thought which are actually useful?

2. Who says that hope is the cause of fear?

3. Who says in Chapter XVII that wise men should avoid the festival that is being celebrated?

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

5. In a large group of people, how might their vices seem, according to Seneca?

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