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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. Who wrote the Aeneid?
(a) Petronius.
(b) Homer.
(c) Virgil.
(d) Seneca.

2. Where is Seneca when he writes Letter LXXXVI?
(a) In the hospital.
(b) At Lucilius' house.
(c) On vacation.
(d) In bed at home recuperating.

3. How does Seneca spend most of his day?
(a) In study.
(b) Praying.
(c) Exercising.
(d) Dreaming.

4. According to Letter LXV, how do friends get Seneca to stop reading and writing while he is sick?
(a) By taking him to a hospital.
(b) By asking him to discuss a philosophical question.
(c) By bringing in a card game.
(d) By entertaining him with a short play.

5. Who especially does Seneca consider when he makes his move to the country?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) Himself.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Seneca, what should a person use to guide his life?

2. Who is praised for his virtue and dedication to studies in Letter II?

3. What virtue does Seneca say does not perish or disappoint?

4. What does Seneca say that many people find attractive for the wrong reasons?

5. What does Seneca say happens to life when one focuses too much on trivial and fleeting activities?

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