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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By Stoic definition, what does folly mean?
(a) Given to frivolity.
(b) Moved by the passions.
(c) Without wisdom.
(d) Belonging to women.

2. Folly states that a man must be what in order to be a father?
(a) Foolish and fond.
(b) Wise and learned.
(c) Gentle and generous.
(d) Handsome and charming.

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

4. Folly's father is the god of what?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) War.
(c) Riches.
(d) Peace.

5. Euripides says that the wise man has two what?
(a) Tongues.
(b) Hands.
(c) Lives.
(d) Minds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many statues does Folly have?

3. Which god claims to free the mind from care?

4. What do all artists have, according to Folly?

5. Which age in a man's life does Folly describe as the happiest?

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