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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Erasmus says there is merit in being attacked by whom?
(a) Erasmus.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Folly.
(d) The king.

3. What is the Greek word for "folly"?
(a) Moria.
(b) Follia.
(c) Utopia.
(d) Levity.

4. What does Erasmus request the recipient of his book to be?
(a) A persecutor of Folly.
(b) A dedicated follower of Folly.
(c) A stout champion to Folly.
(d) An editor of his book.

5. Where was Folly born?
(a) The Island of Troy.
(b) The Islands of the Blest.
(c) Wandering Delos.
(d) A hollow cave.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Folly claim she is delivering her speech?

2. Folly's father is the god of what?

3. Who considers themselves gods on earth if they can use Greek words in their speeches?

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

5. Orators prepare long speeches to do what Folly does with her what?

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