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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Folly praise?
(a) The king.
(b) Erasmus.
(c) Rhetoricians.
(d) Herself.

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

3. Who speaks at the beginning of The Praise of Folly?
(a) Homer.
(b) Praise.
(c) Folly.
(d) More.

4. Who is the father of Folly?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Plutus.
(d) Poseidon.

5. What is the best name for those who are complete fools, but try to pass as wise men?
(a) Hypocrites.
(b) Frauds.
(c) Wisacres.
(d) Foolish-wise.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Folly begin life?

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

3. Erasmus states that anyone who believes himself injured by Praise of Folly betrays what?

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

5. What must one do to be considered a god, according to Folly?

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