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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Erasmus follows the well-known popular proverb that states that a man should do what?
(a) Speak with false humility.
(b) Defame himself.
(c) Praise others before himself.
(d) Praise himself, if no one else will.

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

3. What does Erasmus request the recipient of his book to be?
(a) An editor of his book.
(b) A dedicated follower of Folly.
(c) A persecutor of Folly.
(d) A stout champion to Folly.

4. Who is the only one who can gladden the hearts of gods and men, according to Folly?
(a) Wine.
(b) Silenus.
(c) Folly.
(d) Bacchus.

5. Which two nymphs nursed Folly?
(a) Flattery and Innocence.
(b) Drunkennes and Debauchery.
(c) Drunkenness and Ignorance.
(d) Melancholy and Wistfulness.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Erasmus dedicate The Praise of Folly?

2. Folly is in poor repute even amongst whom?

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

4. What is the least deceptive mirror of the mind?

5. Where was Folly born?

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