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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what century did Sei Shonagon live?
(a) 14th century.
(b) 10th century.
(c) 18th century.
(d) 6th century.

3. What colorful phrase does Seneca provide as another way to describe asthma?
(a) Hellish hiccups.
(b) Rehearsing death.
(c) Speechless sweeps.
(d) Sucking wind.

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

5. On what subject is Sei Shonagon particularly frank?
(a) The amount of her personal wealth.
(b) Her hatred for foreigners.
(c) Her disease.
(d) Bedroom behavior.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was Ou-Yank Hsiu born?

3. How did Seneca die?

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

5. What was the profession of Seneca the Younger's father?

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