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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Folly born?
(a) A hollow cave.
(b) The Island of Troy.
(c) Wandering Delos.
(d) The Islands of the Blest.

2. What is the least deceptive mirror of the mind?
(a) Looks.
(b) Speech.
(c) Actions.
(d) Eyes.

3. Whom did Erasmus make the narrator of his book?
(a) The pope.
(b) Virgil.
(c) Folly.
(d) More.

4. Which nymph among Folly's aids claps her hands, with laughter in her eyes?
(a) Delight.
(b) Mirth.
(c) Drunkenness.
(d) Flattery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Erasmus marvels that present-day ears can bear to hear only what?

2. Who is the only one who can gladden the hearts of gods and men, according to Folly?

3. Erasmus says there is merit in being attacked by whom?

4. Erasmus states that his praise of folly has not been altogether what?

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

(see the answer key)

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