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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 34 - 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Folly say refutes pagan philosophers by their way of life rather than syllogisms?
(a) Theologians.
(b) The apostles.
(c) Priests.
(d) Monks.

2. Folly is the true bestower of what?
(a) Long life.
(b) Good things.
(c) Charm.
(d) Beauty.

3. Erasmus answers the charge that he is too sarcastic by saying that ________ has always enjoyed freedom to exercise their wit on the common life of man.
(a) Noblemen.
(b) Jesters.
(c) The intelligent.
(d) The insane.

4. Folly says that God takes great pleasure in whom?
(a) A select few.
(b) His apostles only.
(c) Fools.
(d) The wise.

5. By Stoic definition, what does folly mean?
(a) Belonging to women.
(b) Moved by the passions.
(c) Without wisdom.
(d) Given to frivolity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Those born foolish are free from what?

2. Who are the two gods in Folly's household?

3. How was Folly born?

4. Who segregated passions from the wise man?

5. If someone could look down upon the life of man as Jove does, what does Folly say he would see?

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