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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. Who does Seneca praise in Letter XI?
(a) Lucilius' ancestors.
(b) Lucilius' friend.
(c) Lucilius' father.
(d) Lucilius himself.

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

3. According to Seneca, if one begins taking lessons other than philosophy, what happens?
(a) His life will be governed by that subject rather than philosophy.
(b) He diversifies his talents.
(c) He becomes a well-rounded man.
(d) He becomes known as a Renaissance Man.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Letter XL, what clue do people give as to whether they are organized or disorganized?

2. While looking for witty entertainment, what does Seneca stumble upon?

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

4. Who says that hope is the cause of fear?

5. What is there little value in if one cannot share it with friends, according to Seneca?

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