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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the father of Folly?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Plutus.
(d) Zeus.

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

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

4. What does Folly say everyone finds delightful about adolescence?
(a) Life.
(b) Energy.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Folly.

5. According to the Prefatory Letter, Erasmus wrote The Praise of Folly on what?
(a) A boat.
(b) Horseback.
(c) A stagecoach.
(d) A carriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must one do to be considered a god, according to Folly?

2. Which two nymphs nursed Folly?

3. What does Folly state is necessary for friendship?

4. Folly is in poor repute even amongst whom?

5. According to Folly, who would be disagreeable and disliked if not graced by her divine powers?

(see the answer key)

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