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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 predicts that his book will be criticized as being what?
(a) Incomprehensible.
(b) Immature and poorly written.
(c) Frivolous and sarcastic.
(d) Treacherous and rebellious.

2. Who considers themselves gods on earth if they can use Greek words in their speeches?
(a) Rhetoricians.
(b) Professors.
(c) English.
(d) Sophists.

3. What grows in the place of Folly's birth?
(a) The gardens of Adonis.
(b) Onions.
(c) The tree of life.
(d) Butterflies.

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

5. Orators prepare long speeches to do what Folly does with her what?
(a) Laughter.
(b) Speech.
(c) Riddles.
(d) Looks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Folly born?

2. According to Erasmus, nothing is more entertaining than treating what in such a way as to make it clear you are doing anything but trifling with them?

3. According to Folly, to whom does life owe its beginning?

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

5. What happens when Folly begins addressing the crowd?

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