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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the two gods in Folly's household?
(a) Mirth and Longevity.
(b) Zeus and Theseus.
(c) Revelry and Sound Sleep.
(d) Zeus and Mars.

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

3. Erasmus states that his praise of folly has not been altogether what?
(a) Criticized.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Wasted.
(d) Welcomed.

4. Folly is the true bestower of what?
(a) Long life.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Charm.
(d) Good things.

5. What is the best name for those who are complete fools, but try to pass as wise men?
(a) Hypocrites.
(b) Foolish-wise.
(c) Frauds.
(d) Wisacres.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Folly claim she is delivering her speech?

2. Whom does Folly praise?

3. According to Erasmus, nothing is so trivial as treating what in a trivial manner?

4. Folly dresses in unaccustomed garb because she is imitating whom?

5. Where was Folly born?

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