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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. By Stoic definition, what does folly mean?
(a) Moved by the passions.
(b) Given to frivolity.
(c) Belonging to women.
(d) Without wisdom.

3. Who considers themselves gods on earth if they can use Greek words in their speeches?
(a) Rhetoricians.
(b) Sophists.
(c) English.
(d) Professors.

4. Erasmus believes he is not writing sarcasm, but what instead?
(a) Criticism and dissent.
(b) Innocent jokes.
(c) Warning and advice.
(d) Allegorical interpretation.

5. What must one do to be considered a god, according to Folly?
(a) Have divine powers.
(b) Be immortal.
(c) Help mortals.
(d) Be born of a god.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the two gods in Folly's household?

2. In criticizing the men of his day, whom does Erasmus name?

3. According to the Prefatory Letter, Erasmus wrote The Praise of Folly on his journey to England from where?

4. What does Erasmus request the recipient of his book to be?

5. According to Folly, who provides all advantages in life?

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