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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Folly say everyone finds delightful about adolescence?
(a) Folly.
(b) Energy.
(c) Life.
(d) Wisdom.

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

3. Because they are amusing, Folly claims that fools are the favorites of whom?
(a) Animals.
(b) The gods.
(c) Children.
(d) Kings.

4. Who does Folly say makes men satisfied with themselves?
(a) Deception.
(b) Contentment.
(c) Madness.
(d) Self-love.

5. Making himself agreeable by flattery is a skill becoming to whom, according to Folly?
(a) A schoolmaster.
(b) A courtier.
(c) A monk.
(d) A king.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Folly say that babies have that rewards those who look after them?

2. Who or what does Folly say provides the gods with laughter, sport, and fun?

3. According to Folly, members of the church hierarchy leave everything to devote themselves to what?

4. Among the learned men, whom does Folly call the most self-satisfied?

5. What must one do to be considered a god, according to Folly?

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