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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the only one who can gladden the hearts of gods and men, according to Folly?
(a) Bacchus.
(b) Wine.
(c) Silenus.
(d) Folly.

2. Who considers themselves gods on earth if they can use Greek words in their speeches?
(a) English.
(b) Sophists.
(c) Rhetoricians.
(d) Professors.

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

4. Who said, "Happy the states where either philosophers are kings or kings are philosophers"?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Lucian.
(c) Homer.
(d) Plato.

5. How did Folly begin life?
(a) Crying.
(b) Smiling sweetly.
(c) Deviously.
(d) Running and jumping.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Folly, what is the seed and source of all deeds which win praise?

2. In Folly's opinion, what develops prudence?

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

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

5. Folly is the true bestower of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Folly agree with those who say that it is conceited to praise one's self?

2. How does Folly claim to be responsible for art?

3. How long did Folly say she spent writing her speech?

4. Did Erasmus anticipate criticism for his book? Why or why not?

5. In his Prefatory Letter, did Erasmus admit he wrote Praise of Folly with sarcasm?

6. What does Folly say is the happiest age of man, and why?

7. Describe Folly's birthplace.

8. How does Folly say that Jupiter bestows passion and reason to man?

9. How does Folly explain that Self-love is related to her?

10. What does Folly say was her effect upon her audience?

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