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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 34 - 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which god was given a name that means "foolish" in Greek?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Venus.
(d) Bacchus.

2. Folly states that not wanting more than your share of wisdom is a true sign of what?
(a) Reverence.
(b) Prudence.
(c) Folly.
(d) Stupidity.

3. Philosophers say that man can compensate for what nature has denied him by what?
(a) Instinct.
(b) Learning.
(c) Praying.
(d) Sleeping.

4. Unlike the goddess Diana, Folly does not demand what?
(a) Worship.
(b) Sacrifices.
(c) Temples.
(d) Priests.

5. Folly is the true bestower of what?
(a) Beauty.
(b) Long life.
(c) Charm.
(d) Good things.

Short Answer Questions

1. Erasmus states that anyone who believes himself injured by Praise of Folly betrays what?

2. How many statues does Folly have?

3. Who are the two gods in Folly's household?

4. Because they are amusing, Folly claims that fools are the favorites of whom?

5. Folly observes priests doing what with their duties?

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