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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. Folly states that which group of people listens to the preaching of monks?
(a) Fools and children.
(b) The elderly and the poor.
(c) Merchants and women.
(d) Theologians and magicians.

2. Who are under the protection of the gods and Folly?
(a) Children.
(b) Fools.
(c) Animals.
(d) Gods.

3. Which insect does Folly consider happy for following its natural instincts?
(a) The wasp.
(b) The butterfly.
(c) The grasshopper.
(d) The bee.

4. Who does Folly call unpopular, although they are happy because of their self-satisfaction?
(a) Merchants.
(b) Monks.
(c) Children.
(d) Women.

5. Making himself agreeable by flattery is a skill becoming to whom, according to Folly?
(a) A courtier.
(b) A monk.
(c) A king.
(d) A schoolmaster.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Folly states that Christ's disciples were told not to use what in defending themselves?

4. Folly states that examples from what prove that flattery can be sincere?

5. Who protested when his friends rescued him from delusion?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are naturally-born fools and idiots free from, according to Folly?

4. While interpreting Paul's words, "I speak as a fool, I am more," Folly digresses to speak about what?

5. According to Folly, who was happier: Gryllus or Odysseus? Why?

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

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

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

9. Before using the Scriptures, which authorities does Folly cite as supporting her?

10. What example does Folly take from the animal kingdom to prove her point that the most foolish are the happiest?

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