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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters CXIV, CXXII, and CXXIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Seneca as he comforts Lucilius, what is the death of a friend a reminder to do?
(a) To appreciate your friends in life.
(b) To take better care of yourself.
(c) Not to get close to people because they will only die.
(d) To send notes to the grieving family.

2. Who does Seneca point out (in Letter CIV) had a wife and children who constantly nagged him?
(a) Plato.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Sophocles.
(d) Himself.

3. According to Seneca, what are people who are easily disturbed by noises lacking?
(a) Common sense.
(b) Ear plugs.
(c) Religion.
(d) Peace.

4. What is caused by the flaunting of one's possessions?
(a) Bitterness.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Envy.
(d) Greed.

5. What specific things might a philosopher lack that could tarnish philosophy's reputation among outsiders?
(a) Wealth, fine clothing and hygiene.
(b) A mansion, slaves, and orgies.
(c) Books, glasses, jewelry.
(d) Wine, big home, health.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Seneca, what was the goal of technological inventions of the past age?

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

3. Whose estate does Seneca ride past in Letter LV?

4. According to Seneca, which is an example of a person with a perverse character?

5. What holiday is celebrated at the time Letter XVII is written?

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