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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 says he wants to survey the ridiculous rather than the what?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Juvenile.
(c) Squalid.
(d) Innocent.

2. What does Folly state is necessary for friendship?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Reason.
(c) Folly.
(d) Honesty.

3. To what does Folly recall the elderly?
(a) Middle Age.
(b) Fantasies.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Childhood.

4. Erasmus states that anyone who believes himself injured by Praise of Folly betrays what?
(a) Pettiness.
(b) A guilty conscience.
(c) Sensitivity.
(d) A moral awareness.

5. What must one do to be considered a god, according to Folly?
(a) Be born of a god.
(b) Have divine powers.
(c) Be immortal.
(d) Help mortals.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Folly consider her sister?

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

4. Why are women willing to repeat childbirth, in Folly's opinion?

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

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