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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters LXV, LXXVII, and LXXVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Seneca encourage in Letter VI?
(a) Living in Rome.
(b) Lucilius come to live with him.
(c) Contributions to poor slaves.
(d) Suicide among the elderly.

2. What does Seneca say in Letter XVI is of no interest to the wise man?
(a) Having a political seat of power.
(b) Having more than the basic needs.
(c) Playing a role in public service.
(d) Investing in gold.

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

4. How does noise affect Seneca's ability to study?
(a) It does not affect it at all.
(b) He has a hearing disability and is slightly distracted by a constant, steady hum.
(c) He is very distracted by the smallest noise.
(d) He is very distracted by noise from crowds.

5. What has suffered a great deal between Letters XII and XXVII?
(a) Euripides overall health.
(b) Epicurius' mental health.
(c) Seneca's physical health.
(d) Lucilius' fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. Seneca says that a philosopher must distinguish himself from others with virtue, but what must the philosopher obey when doing so?

2. According to Seneca, what is death?

3. Why does Seneca praise suicide?

4. Why do people become slaves, according to Seneca?

5. Who is praised for his virtue and dedication to studies in Letter II?

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