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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters XXXIII, XXXVIII, XL, XLI, XLVI, XLVII, XLVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why, according to Seneca, shouldn't old age frighten a wise man?
(a) Because old and wise go together.
(b) Because he knows he will go to heaven.
(c) A wise man doesn't fear death.
(d) Because his mind is too far gone to be scared.

2. Who is praised for his virtue and dedication to studies in Letter II?
(a) Lucilius.
(b) Seneca.
(c) Plato.
(d) Zeno.

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

4. What does Seneca say happens to life when one focuses too much on trivial and fleeting activities?
(a) It is fulfilled with recreation.
(b) It causes much sickness.
(c) It ends earlier.
(d) It becomes meaningless and not worth living.

5. What kind of people does Seneca warn Lucilius to steer clear of in Letter XLVIII?
(a) Quibblers.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Wealthy rulers.
(d) Drunken people.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Seneca, who will spend his time either alone or in the company of those he knows are capable of improving him?

2. According to Letter XLI, where is the soul from?

3. What does Seneca say about slaves?

4. According to Letter XLI, what lives in each man's soul?

5. According to Seneca, what does an inordinate attachment to wealth or public opinion make a man?

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