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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Folly is in poor repute even amongst whom?
(a) Madmen.
(b) The greatest fools.
(c) The learned.
(d) The noblemen.

2. In Folly's opinion, what develops prudence?
(a) Experience.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Hope.
(d) Flattery.

3. According to the Prefatory Letter, Erasmus wrote The Praise of Folly on his journey to England from where?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Greece.
(d) Italy.

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

5. What does Folly say would be rampant without her?
(a) Babies.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Learning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Erasmus answers the charge that he is too sarcastic by saying that ________ has always enjoyed freedom to exercise their wit on the common life of man.

2. According to the Prefatory Letter, Erasmus wrote The Praise of Folly on what?

3. To what does Folly recall the elderly?

4. How was Folly born?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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