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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. In Letter VII, what does Lucilius accuse Seneca of being?
(a) A corrupt politician.
(b) An illegitimate child.
(c) A loser.
(d) A hypocrite.

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

3. What is it that Seneca says no human being merits?
(a) Correction.
(b) A beating.
(c) Mental torture.
(d) Love.

4. Seneca says that a philosopher must distinguish himself from others with virtue, but what must the philosopher obey when doing so?
(a) The emperor and no one else.
(b) No one.
(c) Seneca's laws.
(d) Society's conventions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the topic of Letter III?

2. Who is chastised in Letter III for not discussing his personal matters?

3. How did Seneca's ancestors treat their slaves?

4. In Letter XVI, what kind of life is said to have no direction?

5. What is the characteristic of Lucilius' friend that Seneca does not hold against him?

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