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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. If someone could look down upon the life of man as Jove does, what does Folly say he would see?
(a) Ease and comfort.
(b) Many disasters.
(c) Many blessings.
(d) Great folly.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Folly states that not wanting more than your share of wisdom is a true sign of what?

2. According to Folly, who provides all advantages in life?

3. Folly is in poor repute even amongst whom?

4. Which soldier was "as cowardly in battle as he was skilled in speech-making"?

5. What does Erasmus request the recipient of his book to be?

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