3. In what kind of atmosphere does Seneca say in Lesson VLI that he prefers to study?
(a) A dark one.
(b) A quiet one.
(c) A very well-lit one.
(d) A busy one.

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

5. In a large group of people, how might their vices seem, according to Seneca?
(a) Unappealing.
(b) Comical.
(c) Deadly.
(d) Attractive.

6. Which philosopher has a positive theory about "cheerful poverty?"
(a) Epicurius.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Plato.
(d) Seneca.

7. What, according to Seneca, generally presents more opportunity to be tempted away from virtuous living?
(a) Mass crowds.
(b) Public hangings.
(c) Theater.
(d) Religion.

8. What does Seneca say about slaves?
(a) They are people too.
(b) Don't get too close to them emotionally.
(c) Use them for the hardest work.
(d) Not to pity them.

9. While looking for witty entertainment, what does Seneca stumble upon?
(a) A poetry reading.
(b) A musical production.
(c) A comedian telling jokes.
(d) A gladiator battle.

10. According to Seneca, who will spend his time either alone or in the company of those he knows are capable of improving him?
(a) A religious person.
(b) A man with asthma or illness.
(c) A truly virtue-minded person.
(d) Someone who is disgusted by blood and gore.

11. What ailment, according to Letter LIV, has become very serious for Seneca?
(a) A tumor in his throat.
(b) Asthma.
(c) Irregular heart beat.
(d) Indigestion.

12. According to Seneca, what must one seek between extremes in all matters?
(a) Love.
(b) Truth.
(c) Balance.
(d) Kindness.

13. According to Seneca, what does an inordinate attachment to wealth or public opinion make a man?
(a) Miserable.
(b) Happy.
(c) Lucky.
(d) A politician.

14. Who says that excessive anger is a threat to one's sanity?
(a) Epicurius.
(b) Plato.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Sophocles.

15. Who suggests the correspondence between Seneca and his student should increase?
(a) Lucilius.
(b) Zeno.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Marcus Aurelius.