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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 - 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Folly begin life?
(a) Crying.
(b) Running and jumping.
(c) Smiling sweetly.
(d) Deviously.

2. What does Folly say that the stoics degrade in public?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Sophistry.
(d) Pleasure.

3. Why are women willing to repeat childbirth, in Folly's opinion?
(a) Desire to please her husband.
(b) Love.
(c) Forgetfulness.
(d) Maternal instinct.

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

5. According to Folly, what kind of man is unlucky in regards to children?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Wise.
(c) Indulgent.
(d) Impulsive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Erasmus marvels that present-day ears can bear to hear only what?

2. Erasmus says he wants to survey the ridiculous rather than the what?

3. Erasmus follows the well-known popular proverb that states that a man should do what?

4. Who is the only one who can gladden the hearts of gods and men, according to Folly?

5. How does Folly claim she is delivering her speech?

(see the answer key)

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