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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Erasmus remembers that someone wrote the last will and testament of the piglet Grunnius Corocotta, as mentioned by whom?
(a) Ovid.
(b) Homer.
(c) The Apostle Paul.
(d) St. Jerome.

2. Through ignorance, thoughtlessness, and forgetfulness, what effect does Folly have on man?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Desire to leave earth.
(c) Shame and infamy.
(d) Reluctance to leave life.

3. How does Folly describe a wise man without emotions?
(a) A puppet.
(b) A monster.
(c) A doormat.
(d) An animal.

4. How does Folly describe the whole life of man?
(a) A novel.
(b) A stage play.
(c) A walk in the park.
(d) Dust in the wind.

5. According to Folly, what is the seed and source of all deeds which win praise?
(a) Vanity.
(b) Anger.
(c) Poverty.
(d) War.

Short Answer Questions

1. Erasmus anticipates that critics will clamor that he is reviving what?

2. Folly considers emotions to be what in relation to wisdom?

3. Who are the two gods in Folly's household?

4. Folly states that a man must love whom in order to love anyone?

5. Erasmus states that his praise of folly has not been altogether what?

(see the answer key)

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