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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 age in a man's life does Folly describe as the happiest?
(a) The first.
(b) The last.
(c) The middle.
(d) None.

2. Through ignorance, thoughtlessness, and forgetfulness, what effect does Folly have on man?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Reluctance to leave life.
(c) Shame and infamy.
(d) Desire to leave earth.

3. Who segregated passions from the wise man?
(a) The Epicureans.
(b) The Stoics.
(c) The Sophists.
(d) Socrates.

4. What first put the idea of The Praise of Folly into Erasmus's head?
(a) His dream.
(b) A book he was reading.
(c) His friend's family name.
(d) A humorous event on his trip.

5. Erasmus says there is merit in being attacked by whom?
(a) Erasmus.
(b) Folly.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) The king.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How was Folly born?

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

4. Folly states that a man must be what in order to be a father?

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

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