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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because Folly dispenses every benefit to all alike, what does she think she should be named?
(a) "Benefactor" of all men.
(b) "Fountain of Blessings"
(c) "Alpha" of all gods.
(d) "Goddess Divine."

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

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

4. Folly states that a man must love whom in order to love anyone?
(a) God.
(b) His wife.
(c) Honor.
(d) Himself.

5. Who comprises the happiest group of people, according to Folly?
(a) Liars, cheats, robbers, and swindlers.
(b) The wise.
(c) The learned.
(d) Idiots, fools, nitwits, and simpletons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Making himself agreeable by flattery is a skill becoming to whom, according to Folly?

2. Whom does Folly consider her sister?

3. Who does Folly say refutes pagan philosophers by their way of life rather than syllogisms?

4. Which god was given a name that means "foolish" in Greek?

5. What does Folly say that priests battle for?

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