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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which god was given a name that means "foolish" in Greek?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Venus.
(c) Bacchus.
(d) Zeus.

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

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

4. Whom does Folly consider more foolish than men?
(a) Nymphs.
(b) Women.
(c) Gods.
(d) Animals.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Erasmus says he wants to survey the ridiculous rather than the what?

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

3. Because Folly dispenses every benefit to all alike, what does she think she should be named?

4. Folly is in poor repute even amongst whom?

5. Whom does Folly consider her sister?

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