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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Folly, what kind of man is unlucky in regards to children?
(a) Impulsive.
(b) Wise.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Indulgent.

2. Folly states that a man must be what in order to be a father?
(a) Foolish and fond.
(b) Wise and learned.
(c) Handsome and charming.
(d) Gentle and generous.

3. Erasmus marvels that present-day ears can bear to hear only what?
(a) Honorific titles.
(b) Pedantic poetry.
(c) Serious prose.
(d) Music.

4. Folly dresses in unaccustomed garb because she is imitating whom?
(a) Monks.
(b) The Sophists.
(c) Homer.
(d) Lucian.

5. What calmed a violent Roman mob?
(a) A speech.
(b) A fable.
(c) A comedy.
(d) A storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Folly is the true bestower of what?

2. Which soldier was "as cowardly in battle as he was skilled in speech-making"?

3. Which of the following does Erasmus name as a famous author who wrote frivolity?

4. Orators prepare long speeches to do what Folly does with her what?

5. Folly states that not wanting more than your share of wisdom is a true sign of what?

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