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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Folly consider happier than Odysseus (also known as Ulysses)?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Gryllus.
(c) Athena.
(d) Penelope.

2. Folly states that Christ's disciples were told not to use what in defending themselves?
(a) Their own intelligence.
(b) Foolishness.
(c) God's wisdom.
(d) Witty answers.

3. In the Holy Scriptures, which man says "I speak as a fool, I am more"?
(a) Peter.
(b) Christ.
(c) David.
(d) Paul.

4. What do all artists have, according to Folly?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Fame.
(d) Self-love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Men seek from saints that which belongs to whom?

2. Who, according to Folly, interpret the Holy Scripture to fit their own purposes?

3. Who or what does Folly say provides the gods with laughter, sport, and fun?

4. What does Folly say that priests battle for?

5. Which book of the Bible does Folly first quote as speaking on her behalf?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Folly say that kings like to be around fools?

2. How does Folly relate to sin in the cases of Aaron, Saul, David, and Paul?

3. How does Folly compare theologians to the apostles?

4. How does Folly say that schoolmasters are indebted to her?

5. According to Folly, how did Christ show folly?

6. How does Folly argue that Fortune favors the foolish?

7. Explain the communal form of Self-love, which Folly claims Nature has implanted.

8. According to Folly, which kind of authors are happy?

9. How does Folly argue that flattery is not incompatible with sincerity?

10. Describe the worship of the goddess Folly.

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