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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 did Plato consider the highest form of happiness?
(a) The madness of lovers.
(b) Folly.
(c) The contemplation of earthly pleasure.
(d) The contemplation of shadows.

2. Which poet wrote, "For ignorance provides the happiest life"?
(a) Plato.
(b) Aquinas.
(c) Homer.
(d) Sophocles.

3. In Folly's opinion, no one would be induced to take on the duties of a king without what?
(a) Honor.
(b) Chivalry.
(c) Folly.
(d) A noble heart.

4. Who, according to Folly, interpret the Holy Scripture to fit their own purposes?
(a) Children.
(b) Kings.
(c) Monks.
(d) Theologians.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Greek word for "folly"?

2. Whom does Folly hold responsible for introducing the branches of learning?

3. How does Folly describe the schools where schoolmasters teach?

4. Folly states that Christians and Platonists believe the soul is bound down by what?

5. Which two nymphs nursed Folly?

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