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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What first put the idea of The Praise of Folly into Erasmus's head?
(a) His friend's family name.
(b) A book he was reading.
(c) His dream.
(d) A humorous event on his trip.

2. If someone could look down upon the life of man as Jove does, what does Folly say he would see?
(a) Ease and comfort.
(b) Great folly.
(c) Many disasters.
(d) Many blessings.

3. By Stoic definition, what does folly mean?
(a) Moved by the passions.
(b) Belonging to women.
(c) Given to frivolity.
(d) Without wisdom.

4. Folly claims that all emotions belong to whom?
(a) Patience.
(b) Self-love.
(c) Folly.
(d) Venus.

5. To whom did Erasmus dedicate The Praise of Folly?
(a) Thomas More.
(b) Homer.
(c) Henry VIII.
(d) Martin Luther.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unknown in the place of Folly's birth?

2. According to Folly, if wisdom became more widespread among men, what would result?

3. Who segregated passions from the wise man?

4. Whom does Folly consider her sister?

5. What does Folly say that babies have that rewards those who look after them?

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