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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Folly state is necessary for a woman to agree to wedlock?
(a) Force.
(b) Madness.
(c) Deception.
(d) Love.

2. Whom does Folly consider her sister?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Self-love.

3. What is the Greek word for "folly"?
(a) Levity.
(b) Follia.
(c) Moria.
(d) Utopia.

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

5. What does Folly say that babies have that rewards those who look after them?
(a) Innocence.
(b) The wisdom of folly.
(c) The charm of folly.
(d) The beauty of Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Folly states that a man must be what in order to be a father?

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

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

4. What does Folly say would be rampant without her?

5. According to Folly, who provides all advantages in life?

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