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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Erasmus predicts that his book will be criticized as being what?
(a) Frivolous and sarcastic.
(b) Incomprehensible.
(c) Treacherous and rebellious.
(d) Immature and poorly written.

2. Which poet wrote, "For ignorance provides the happiest life"?
(a) Homer.
(b) Plato.
(c) Aquinas.
(d) Sophocles.

3. In criticizing the men of his day, whom does Erasmus name?
(a) Several political leaders.
(b) The pope.
(c) No one.
(d) Thomas More.

4. Erasmus states that his praise of folly has not been altogether what?
(a) Criticized.
(b) Welcomed.
(c) Wasted.
(d) Foolish.

5. According to Folly, to whom does life owe its beginning?
(a) Folly.
(b) Pallas.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Folly, what kind of man is unlucky in regards to children?

2. Who considers themselves gods on earth if they can use Greek words in their speeches?

3. In Folly's opinion, what develops prudence?

4. How does Folly describe the whole life of man?

5. Folly states that a man must love whom in order to love anyone?

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