Musonius Rufus by Musonius Rufus, Cynthia King
  • 1. Who is considered the founder of the Stoic school of philosophy?
A) Aristotle
B) Zeno of Citium
C) Socrates
D) Plato
  • 2. Which Roman Emperor exiled Musonius Rufus?
A) Tiberius
B) Caligula
C) Nero
D) Augustus
  • 3. Which text is attributed to Musonius Rufus?
A) Enchiridion
B) Lectures
C) Principia
D) Meditations
  • 4. What does Musonius Rufus say about the role of women in society?
A) They should receive education
B) They should remain silent
C) They are inferior to men
D) They have no role
  • 5. Musonius Rufus believed the true test of a person's character was during what?
A) Adversity
B) Leisure
C) Success
D) Social events
  • 6. Musonius Rufus taught that a wise person seeks what?
A) Riches
B) Power
C) True happiness
D) Pleasure
  • 7. Musonius Rufus encouraged the practice of what in daily life?
A) Luxury
B) Public speaking
C) Retreats
D) Philosophy
  • 8. Which Stoic concept did Musonius Rufus emphasize in his teachings?
A) Ritualistic practices
B) Living in accordance with nature
C) Material success
D) Emotional detachment
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