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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 34 - 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Greek word for "folly"?
(a) Moria.
(b) Utopia.
(c) Levity.
(d) Follia.

2. Why are poets not as much in debt to Folly as schoolmasters are?
(a) Poets do not live as long as schoolmasters.
(b) There are fewer poets.
(c) Poets are more foolish.
(d) Poets are a free race.

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

4. According to Folly, who provides all advantages in life?
(a) Self-love.
(b) Folly.
(c) Athena.
(d) Zeus.

5. Folly states that man's mind is most susceptible to what?
(a) Falsehoods.
(b) Facts.
(c) Reality.
(d) Truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Erasmus says he wants to survey the ridiculous rather than the what?

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

3. Folly states that a single system of what provides continuous torture for life?

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

5. Folly considers emotions to be what in relation to wisdom?

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