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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 - 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Folly say that babies have that rewards those who look after them?
(a) Innocence.
(b) The charm of folly.
(c) The wisdom of folly.
(d) The beauty of Helen.

2. Folly states that not wanting more than your share of wisdom is a true sign of what?
(a) Stupidity.
(b) Reverence.
(c) Prudence.
(d) Folly.

3. Which age in a man's life does Folly describe as the happiest?
(a) None.
(b) The first.
(c) The last.
(d) The middle.

4. What is the best name for those who are complete fools, but try to pass as wise men?
(a) Frauds.
(b) Wisacres.
(c) Hypocrites.
(d) Foolish-wise.

5. What do some foolish men believe will purify them from a lifetime of sin?
(a) A single coin.
(b) A sacrificed pig.
(c) Folly.
(d) Wisdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Orators prepare long speeches to do what Folly does with her what?

2. Those who take pride in their ancestry lead happy lives, thanks to whom?

3. According to Folly, who would be disagreeable and disliked if not graced by her divine powers?

4. Folly believes that medicine and law are an aspect of what?

5. How many statues does Folly have?

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