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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Fountainhead.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Plutarch consoling his wife in "Consolation to His Wife?"
(a) Her father died.
(b) Her mother died.
(c) Their daughter died.
(d) Their son died.

2. Plutarch is known as the first great what?
(a) Storyteller.
(b) Biographer.
(c) Playwright.
(d) Personal essayist.

3. What place does Seneca describe in "Scipio's Villa?"
(a) The arena.
(b) The palace.
(c) The temple.
(d) The farm.

4. When was Seneca the Younger born?
(a) 3 A.D.
(b) 525 A.D.
(c) 1420 A.D.
(d) 300 B.C.

5. What does a woman's level of attachment to a man depend upon, according to Sei Shonagon?
(a) The way a man smells.
(b) The elegance with which a man talks to the woman.
(c) The quality of gifts the man gives the woman.
(d) The way the man takes his leave of the woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attitude does Seneca have toward slaves in "Slaves?"

2. According to Kenko, facing death should be like what?

3. How was Montaigne's first book received?

4. How did Seneca die?

5. Seneca the Younger adheres to which school of philosophy?

(see the answer key)

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