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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What must one do to be considered a god, according to Folly?
(a) Have divine powers.
(b) Be born of a god.
(c) Be immortal.
(d) Help mortals.

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

3. Which nation shows its self-love by claiming a monopoly on polite manners?
(a) Belgium.
(b) Austria.
(c) Russia.
(d) France.

4. What grows in the place of Folly's birth?
(a) Onions.
(b) Butterflies.
(c) The gardens of Adonis.
(d) The tree of life.

5. Folly considers emotions to be what in relation to wisdom?
(a) Slaves and subjects.
(b) Masters.
(c) Deterrents.
(d) Guides and incentives.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What first put the idea of The Praise of Folly into Erasmus's head?

3. How does Folly describe the schools where schoolmasters teach?

4. What is the Greek word for "folly"?

5. According to Erasmus, nothing is more entertaining than treating what in such a way as to make it clear you are doing anything but trifling with them?

(see the answer key)

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