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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which god was given a name that means "foolish" in Greek?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Bacchus.
(c) Venus.
(d) Zeus.

2. Erasmus anticipates that critics will clamor that he is reviving what?
(a) Old Comedy or Lucian.
(b) Old Comedy and Tragedy.
(c) Morality Plays.
(d) Old Comedy or Homer.

3. Folly states that not wanting more than your share of wisdom is a true sign of what?
(a) Reverence.
(b) Stupidity.
(c) Folly.
(d) Prudence.

4. What does Folly say that babies have that rewards those who look after them?
(a) The wisdom of folly.
(b) Innocence.
(c) The charm of folly.
(d) The beauty of Helen.

5. Erasmus states that jokes can be handled in such a way that a reader finds more reward in them than in a what?
(a) A treatise.
(b) A riddle.
(c) A play.
(d) An argument.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Folly hold responsible for introducing the branches of learning?

2. How was Folly born?

3. What calmed a violent Roman mob?

4. If someone could look down upon the life of man as Jove does, what does Folly say he would see?

5. How does Folly describe a wise man without emotions?

(see the answer key)

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