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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 tends to either not last very long or to at least have periods of subsidence?
(a) Marriages.
(b) Studies of other philosophies.
(c) Severe pains.
(d) Grief.

2. How does one perfect his own soul, according to Seneca?
(a) By writing letters daily.
(b) By having faith in no more than three gods.
(c) By getting plenty of sleep.
(d) By living according to his rational nature.

3. What is duty that Seneca states all men are bound to eventually carry out?
(a) Civic responsiblity.
(b) Taxes.
(c) Public service.
(d) Death.

4. Who finances the celebration that is held at the time Letter XVII is written?
(a) The state.
(b) A traveling carnival.
(c) Local businesses.
(d) Seneca.

5. What specific things might a philosopher lack that could tarnish philosophy's reputation among outsiders?
(a) Books, glasses, jewelry.
(b) Wealth, fine clothing and hygiene.
(c) A mansion, slaves, and orgies.
(d) Wine, big home, health.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an oxymoron?

2. Which of Lucilius' friends dies?

3. How long does it take Seneca to read the book he mentions in Letter XLVI?

4. Who spends hours quibbling over meaningless logical puzzles, according to Seneca?

5. Whose estate does Seneca ride past in Letter LV?

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