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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 did Plutarch die?
(a) 297 B.C.
(b) 800 B.C.
(c) 120 A.D.
(d) 345 A.D.

2. In "Hateful Things," Sei Shonagon hates when a mosquito appears at what time?
(a) When one is having sex.
(b) When one is falling asleep.
(c) When one is getting ready to eat.
(d) When one is getting ready to take a bath.

3. What does "Pleasure Boat Studio" refer to?
(a) A studio in which Ou-Yank Hsiu loves to paint seascapes.
(b) A private place in the park by the pond.
(c) A ship that houses several prostitutes.
(d) The nickname for a room in a governmental office.

4. According to Kenko, facing death should be like what?
(a) Begging for mercy.
(b) Kissing a lover.
(c) Enjoying company with an old friend.
(d) Charging into battle.

5. What physical condition does Seneca discuss in a titular essay?
(a) Leprosy.
(b) Asthma.
(c) Rickets.
(d) Blindness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What place does Seneca describe in "Scipio's Villa?"

3. What kind of social company does Sei Shonagon express hatred for in "Hateful Things?"

4. Plutarch is known for his tenderness towards which group of people?

5. To Plutarch, what is the greatest human bond?

(see the answer key)

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