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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, what is death?
(a) An unconscious state of non-existence or a better state than life.
(b) A doorway into a wonderful after life.
(c) The gateway to Heaven and an opportunity to meet the gods.
(d) Nothing but an unconscious state of non-existence.

2. What is the characteristic of Lucilius' friend that Seneca does not hold against him?
(a) He blushes.
(b) He drinks too much.
(c) He speaks too quickly.
(d) He is overweight.

3. What does Seneca called the past age?
(a) The Bronze Age.
(b) The Platonic Age.
(c) The Golden Age.
(d) The Silver Age.

4. How does Seneca say all people -- young and old alike -- should live each day?
(a) As if it is their last.
(b) Safely.
(c) As if it is their first.
(d) Without much physical activity or worry.

5. What phrase best sums up Letter XCI?
(a) Never look back.
(b) The early bird catches the worm.
(c) Expect the unexpected.
(d) If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has suffered a great deal between Letters XII and XXVII?

2. Which of Lucilius' friends dies?

3. What is the topic of Letter CXIV?

4. Who ran away in Letter CVII that made Lucilius grieve?

5. How long does it take Seneca to read the book he mentions in Letter XLVI?

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