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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters CIV, CV, CVII, and CVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Seneca say many slave-owners foolishly think?
(a) That the slaves will care for their families once the owner dies.
(b) That it is to their credit that they are the slave-owners.
(c) That they will never have to work again.
(d) That their slaves must love and respect them.

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

3. Who is the author of all that happens in the world, according to Seneca?
(a) Seneca.
(b) Zeus and Jupiter.
(c) Yourself.
(d) God.

4. What kinds of noises are more distracting, according to Senenca?
(a) Continuous noises.
(b) Intermittent noises.
(c) Noises of crickets.
(d) Musical noises.

5. What does Seneca recommend avoiding in Letter VII?
(a) Religious zealots.
(b) Prostitutes.
(c) People without shoes.
(d) The masses.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Seneca, who doesn't care if he is rich or poor?

2. Which line of studies does Seneca say tends to have a special temptation to vanity?

3. What kind of ailments does Seneca say are not as obvious as they worsen?

4. Who was Posidinius?

5. While looking for witty entertainment, what does Seneca stumble upon?

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