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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 do the friends Seneca talks about in Letter LXV compare to concepts by Aristotle and Plato?
(a) The Stoic concept of causation.
(b) Arelius' thoughts about life.
(c) Seneca's thoughts about death.
(d) Zeno's concept of relationships.

2. What kind of people does Seneca warn Lucilius to steer clear of in Letter XLVIII?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Quibblers.
(c) Wealthy rulers.
(d) Drunken people.

3. Who does Posidinus credit for the invention for various technological innovations?
(a) Gods.
(b) Philosophers.
(c) Mathematicians.
(d) Historians.

4. What becomes of people who live a quiet, private life which incites neither anger nor envy?
(a) They are stoned.
(b) They accomplish nothing.
(c) They remain safe.
(d) They are bored.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Letter VII, what does Lucilius accuse Seneca of being?

2. According to Seneca, where are the sharpest pains?

3. What does Seneca say prepares the mind for philosophy?

4. Why does Seneca praise suicide?

5. Why, according to Seneca, shouldn't old age frighten a wise man?

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