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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 Letter XLI, what lives in each man's soul?
(a) Evil.
(b) Desire.
(c) Dark thoughts.
(d) Divine power.

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

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

4. According to Posidinus, who ruled in the past time?
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Mathmeticians.
(c) Historians.
(d) Gods.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Seneca say a wise man should act toward the festival celebrated in Letter XVII?

2. How should Lucilius approach people who try to justify social customs?

3. Why does Seneca praise suicide?

4. Who does Seneca thank for sending him a book?

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

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