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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 states that a single system of what provides continuous torture for life?
(a) Sciences.
(b) Grammar.
(c) Latin.
(d) Medicine.

2. Who speaks at the beginning of The Praise of Folly?
(a) More.
(b) Homer.
(c) Folly.
(d) Praise.

3. Where was Folly born?
(a) Wandering Delos.
(b) The Islands of the Blest.
(c) A hollow cave.
(d) The Island of Troy.

4. What does Erasmus request the recipient of his book to be?
(a) A persecutor of Folly.
(b) A stout champion to Folly.
(c) An editor of his book.
(d) A dedicated follower of Folly.

5. Folly is in poor repute even amongst whom?
(a) Madmen.
(b) The noblemen.
(c) The learned.
(d) The greatest fools.

Short Answer Questions

1. Erasmus follows the well-known popular proverb that states that a man should do what?

2. Through ignorance, thoughtlessness, and forgetfulness, what effect does Folly have on man?

3. According to Folly, who shows the way to perfect wisdom?

4. Which insect does Folly consider happy for following its natural instincts?

5. Folly believes that medicine and law are an aspect of what?

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