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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 38 - 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the least deceptive mirror of the mind?
(a) Speech.
(b) Looks.
(c) Actions.
(d) Eyes.

2. Whom does Folly quote as an authority who praises her by saying, "The world is full of fools"?
(a) Euripides .
(b) Paul the Apostle.
(c) Cicero.
(d) More.

3. Who are under the protection of the gods and Folly?
(a) Gods.
(b) Animals.
(c) Children.
(d) Fools.

4. According to Folly, who would be disagreeable and disliked if not graced by her divine powers?
(a) The gods.
(b) The Stoics.
(c) The Sophists.
(d) The nobility.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who speaks at the beginning of The Praise of Folly?

2. Which group of people is Folly doubtful about admitting to her fellowship?

3. Who can speak the truth without giving offense, according to Folly?

4. According to Folly, if a doctor is foolish, what soars higher?

5. Where was Folly born?

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