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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Folly states that a man must be what in order to be a father?
(a) Gentle and generous.
(b) Foolish and fond.
(c) Wise and learned.
(d) Handsome and charming.

3. Folly dresses in unaccustomed garb because she is imitating whom?
(a) The Sophists.
(b) Homer.
(c) Lucian.
(d) Monks.

4. Whom does Folly consider her sister?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Self-love.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Pleasure.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Folly states that a man must love whom in order to love anyone?

2. Who considers themselves gods on earth if they can use Greek words in their speeches?

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

4. Erasmus believes he is not writing sarcasm, but what instead?

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

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