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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Folly consider her sister?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) Self-love.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Friendship.

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

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

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

5. What does Folly say everyone finds delightful about adolescence?
(a) Life.
(b) Folly.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Energy.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Folly, what kind of man is unlucky in regards to children?

2. What does Folly accuse of causing the bloom of youthful beauty to fade?

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

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

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?

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