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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 - 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Folly is the true bestower of what?
(a) Charm.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Long life.
(d) Good things.

2. Erasmus states that anyone who believes himself injured by Praise of Folly betrays what?
(a) Pettiness.
(b) Sensitivity.
(c) A moral awareness.
(d) A guilty conscience.

3. Folly states that men create art because of a thirst for what?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Money.
(c) Fame.
(d) Independence.

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

5. Whom does Folly consider more foolish than men?
(a) Women.
(b) Animals.
(c) Nymphs.
(d) Gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the father of Folly?

2. Folly states that a single system of what provides continuous torture for life?

3. How does Folly describe the whole life of man?

4. According to Folly, if a doctor is foolish, what soars higher?

5. What must one do to be considered a god, according to Folly?

(see the answer key)

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