1. Who does Folly call unpopular, although they are happy because of their self-satisfaction?
(a) Monks.
(b) Women.
(c) Children.
(d) Merchants.

2. Which group of learned men does Folly mock for cloaking and bearding themselves to command respect?
(a) Fools.
(b) Poets.
(c) Philosophers.
(d) Monks.

3. Which animal does Folly pity for being made to work with men?
(a) The dog.
(b) The horse.
(c) The donkey.
(d) The ox.

4. According to Folly, to whom does life owe its beginning?
(a) God.
(b) Folly.
(c) Pallas.
(d) Jupiter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. About whom is Folly speaking in the following: "They pay high tribute to folly in believing that what can't be refuted by argument can often be parried by laughter."

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

3. Which insect does Folly consider happy for following its natural instincts?

4. Folly says that to be foolish is not to be miserable, but to be what?

5. By Stoic definition, what does folly mean?

(see the answer key)

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