The Praise of Folly | Multiple Choice Test Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

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Multiple Choice - Preface

1. To whom did Erasmus dedicate The Praise of Folly?
a) Henry VIII.
b) Thomas More.
c) Martin Luther.
d) Homer.

2. According to the Prefatory Letter, Erasmus wrote The Praise of Folly on his journey to England from where?
a) Germany.
b) France.
c) Italy.
d) Greece.

3. According to the Prefatory Letter, Erasmus wrote The Praise of Folly on what?
a) A boat.
b) A carriage.
c) Horseback.
d) A stagecoach.

4. What first put the idea of The Praise of Folly into Erasmus's head?
a) A humorous event on his trip.
b) His dream.
c) His friend's...
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