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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In criticizing the men of his day, whom does Erasmus name?
(a) The pope.
(b) Several political leaders.
(c) No one.
(d) Thomas More.

2. To whom did Erasmus dedicate The Praise of Folly?
(a) Martin Luther.
(b) Homer.
(c) Henry VIII.
(d) Thomas More.

3. Who is the father of Folly?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Plutus.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Achilles.

4. Which of the following does Erasmus name as a famous author who wrote frivolity?
(a) Augustine.
(b) Virgil.
(c) Chaucer.
(d) Defoe.

5. According to the Prefatory Letter, Erasmus wrote The Praise of Folly on his journey to England from where?
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) Greece.
(d) Germany.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which nymph among Folly's aids claps her hands, with laughter in her eyes?

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

4. Erasmus answers the charge that he is too sarcastic by saying that ________ has always enjoyed freedom to exercise their wit on the common life of man.

5. Erasmus states that jokes can be handled in such a way that a reader finds more reward in them than in a what?

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