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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 - 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Folly states that man's mind is most susceptible to what?
(a) Falsehoods.
(b) Reality.
(c) Facts.
(d) Truth.

2. The Stoics believed that nothing is as pitiable as what?
(a) Grief.
(b) Emotions.
(c) Religious devotion.
(d) Insanity.

3. Those born foolish are free from what?
(a) Jobs and occupations.
(b) Happiness and bliss.
(c) Fears and pangs of conscience.
(d) Prison.

4. What is the least deceptive mirror of the mind?
(a) Actions.
(b) Speech.
(c) Looks.
(d) Eyes.

5. Whom does Folly consider more foolish than men?
(a) Animals.
(b) Gods.
(c) Nymphs.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which wise man was driven to drink hemlock because of wisdom?

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

3. According to Folly, what is the seed and source of all deeds which win praise?

4. According to Folly, if a doctor is foolish, what soars higher?

5. If someone could look down upon the life of man as Jove does, what does Folly say he would see?

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