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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters XI, XII, XV, XVI, XVIII, XXVI, XXVII, and XXVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which city does Seneca say is so filled with wicked people that it could be a threat to even a wise man's soul?
(a) Athens.
(b) Rome.
(c) Parma.
(d) Croton.

2. What, according to Seneca, generally presents more opportunity to be tempted away from virtuous living?
(a) Religion.
(b) Theater.
(c) Mass crowds.
(d) Public hangings.

3. What has earned Seneca fame and respect among the citizens of Rome?
(a) Years of public service.
(b) His role as emperor.
(c) His inherited wealth.
(d) The sexually explicit plays he wrote.

4. According to Seneca, who doesn't care if he is rich or poor?
(a) A Christian priest.
(b) A pagan priest.
(c) A philosopher.
(d) A public official.

5. What is the characteristic of Lucilius' friend that Seneca does not hold against him?
(a) He blushes.
(b) He speaks too quickly.
(c) He is overweight.
(d) He drinks too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. Seneca states that a virtuous man is not concerned with the loss of a friend because:

2. Who finances the celebration that is held at the time Letter XVII is written?

3. According to Seneca, what must one seek between extremes in all matters?

4. What do people who attend the celebration discussed in Letter XVII do?

5. What holiday is celebrated at the time Letter XVII is written?

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