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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters LIII, LIV, LV, LVI, and LXIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Seneca, what does an inordinate attachment to wealth or public opinion make a man?
(a) A politician.
(b) Lucky.
(c) Miserable.
(d) Happy.

3. How did Seneca's ancestors treat their slaves?
(a) With respect.
(b) With physical abuse.
(c) Emotionless.
(d) With mental torture.

4. In Letter XII, what does Seneca notice about one of his properties?
(a) The tenants changed it without permission.
(b) It is delapidated.
(c) It is not rented.
(d) It has burned down.

5. According to Seneca, what must one seek between extremes in all matters?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Truth.
(c) Balance.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, according to Seneca, is deliberate and prepared?

2. What does Seneca say about slaves?

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

4. Seneca says that a philosopher must distinguish himself from others with virtue, but what must the philosopher obey when doing so?

5. What does Seneca recommend avoiding in Letter VII?

(see the answer key)

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