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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Forerunners.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What art form is Seneca considered the founder of?
(a) The play.
(b) The portrait painting.
(c) The novel.
(d) The essay.

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

3. Which is NOT one of the essays written by Ou-Yank Hsiu?
(a) "Farewell to Yang Shih"
(b) "Old Drunkard's Pavilion"
(c) "Essays in Idleness"
(d) "My Three Zithers"

4. What kind of social company does Sei Shonagon express hatred for in "Hateful Things?"
(a) Company that eats all of one's food.
(b) Company that will not leave.
(c) Company that does not talk.
(d) Company that asks prying questions.

5. To Plutarch, what is the greatest human bond?
(a) The relationship between emperor and citizen.
(b) The relationship between brother and sister.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what subject is Sei Shonagon particularly frank?

2. In "On Noise," what is necessary for a person to ignore the noise of the outside world?

3. In "Hateful Things," Sei Shonagon hates when a mosquito appears at what time?

4. When was Seneca the Younger born?

5. What does "Pleasure Boat Studio" refer to?

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