The Praise of Folly Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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The Praise of Folly Quiz | One Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 96 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Among the learned men, whom does Folly call the most self-satisfied?
(a) Schoolmasters.
(b) Poets.
(c) Merchants.
(d) Lawyers.

2. Which insect does Folly consider happy for following its natural instincts?
(a) The butterfly.
(b) The wasp.
(c) The grasshopper.
(d) The bee.

3. What does the name "Bishop" mean?
(a) Deceiver.
(b) Savior.
(c) Overseer.
(d) Fool.

4. Folly observes priests doing what with their duties?
(a) Leaving them for another day.
(b) Embracing them wholeheartedly.
(c) Questioning them.
(d) Delegating them to subordinates.

5. Who comprises the happiest group of people, according to Folly?
(a) The wise.
(b) Idiots, fools, nitwits, and simpletons.
(c) The learned.
(d) Liars, cheats, robbers, and swindlers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Folly say makes men satisfied with themselves?

2. What does Folly say would be rampant without her?

3. Who can speak the truth without giving offense, according to Folly?

4. Folly believes that the happiest men use for their guide only whom?

5. Whom does Folly consider her sister?

(see the answer key)

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