View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which group of people is Folly doubtful about admitting to her fellowship?
(a) Gamblers.
(b) Troubadours.
(c) Jesters.
(d) Thieves.

2. Who comprises the happiest group of people, according to Folly?
(a) The learned.
(b) Liars, cheats, robbers, and swindlers.
(c) Idiots, fools, nitwits, and simpletons.
(d) The wise.

3. Whom does Folly quote as an authority who praises her by saying, "The world is full of fools"?
(a) Euripides .
(b) Paul the Apostle.
(c) Cicero.
(d) More.

4. Who said, "Happy the states where either philosophers are kings or kings are philosophers"?
(a) Homer.
(b) Lucian.
(c) Plato.
(d) Aristotle.

5. If someone could look down upon the life of man as Jove does, what does Folly say he would see?
(a) Great folly.
(b) Many disasters.
(c) Ease and comfort.
(d) Many blessings.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Folly prepares to call on the Holy Scriptures for support, what does she wish to wear?

2. Erasmus says there is merit in being attacked by whom?

3. According to Folly, who shows the way to perfect wisdom?

4. Who are under the protection of the gods and Folly?

5. Folly is in poor repute even amongst whom?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 199 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample