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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Plutarch is happy that his only ________ is lost at sea because he will be able to live the life of a philosopher.
(a) Money pouch.
(b) Ship.
(c) Son.
(d) Book.

2. What is in the belt of the man who refuses to take the belt off, though it might cause him to drown?
(a) Silver.
(b) Platinum.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Gold.

3. Socrates overheard someone else talking about how expensive ________ was at the time, according to the book.
(a) Madrid.
(b) Rome.
(c) Paris.
(d) Athens.

4. Mumford says that the _______ of the Affluent Economy would not be Karl Marx but Henry Thoreau.
(a) Arch-enemy.
(b) Representative.
(c) Supporter.
(d) President.

5. Being a _________ means that one makes the decision to live a simple life that is devoid of distractions, according to the book.
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Banker.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Epicurus, being too _______ has its downside, illustrating the idea that moderation is a lesson to be learned in life, according to the book.

2. ____________ writes that a few people know when they have enough and even fewer know how to use it.

3. Seneca proclaims that the _______ provided by nature is adequately abundant, even though most people do not realize it or recognize it.

4. The three elements that Robert speaks of in his section can only be obtained through the ________ of unnecessary things, according to the book.

5. _________ finds that he is rich enough as long as he is able to leave things untouched, according to the book.

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