The Praise of Folly Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Praise of Folly Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 96 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Folly begin life?

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

3. Erasmus states that anyone who believes himself injured by Praise of Folly betrays what?

4. Which of the following does Erasmus name as a famous author who wrote frivolity?

5. Who segregated passions from the wise man?

Short Essay Questions

1. Are women more or less foolish than men, according to Folly?

2. How does Folly describe her reputation?

3. Why did Erasmus ask More to be a champion of Folly?

4. Why does Folly claim to be a god?

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

6. What does Folly say about emotions in relation to wisdom?

7. Describe Folly's birthplace.

8. According to Folly, do philosophers make good kings?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Erasmus relies heavily on personification in The Praise of Folly. Give one example of personification besides that of Folly. How does Erasmus use personification to his benefit? Is his use effective?

Essay Topic 2

Erasmus does not explicitly name specific people from his day as followers of Folly, but he does name professions. Choose two occupations and show how its members are followers of Folly. How does Folly criticize them with her praise?

Essay Topic 3

Both Erasmus in his Prefatory Letter and Folly in her speech appeal to precedents. Compare the two passages. What is the purpose of each? Whom does Erasmus reference? Whom does "Folly" reference?

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