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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Folly describe a wise man without emotions?
(a) A monster.
(b) A puppet.
(c) A doormat.
(d) An animal.

2. Whom does Folly praise?
(a) The king.
(b) Herself.
(c) Erasmus.
(d) Rhetoricians.

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

4. In Folly's opinion, what develops prudence?
(a) Flattery.
(b) Hope.
(c) Experience.
(d) Wisdom.

5. What calmed a violent Roman mob?
(a) A speech.
(b) A comedy.
(c) A storm.
(d) A fable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Folly claims that all emotions belong to whom?

2. What happens when Folly begins addressing the crowd?

3. According to Folly, what kind of man is unlucky in regards to children?

4. Folly considers emotions to be what in relation to wisdom?

5. Folly states that not wanting more than your share of wisdom is a true sign of what?

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