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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 their slaves must love and respect them.
(b) That it is to their credit that they are the slave-owners.
(c) That they will never have to work again.
(d) That the slaves will care for their families once the owner dies.

2. According to Seneca, what is the fruit of man's own efforts?
(a) Peace between nations.
(b) Life.
(c) Love.
(d) Philosophy.

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

4. Which philosopher believes the idea of "cheerful poverty" is absurd?
(a) Seneca.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Epicurius.
(d) Plato.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the unusual transgression about, ending Letter LXXXVI?

2. What, according to Seneca, generally presents more opportunity to be tempted away from virtuous living?

3. According to Seneca, what creates anxiety?

4. According to Seneca, who has a misguided interest in philosophy?

5. Who suggests the correspondence between Seneca and his student should increase?

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