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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 states that jokes can be handled in such a way that a reader finds more reward in them than in a what?
(a) A riddle.
(b) A play.
(c) An argument.
(d) A treatise.

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

3. Erasmus follows the well-known popular proverb that states that a man should do what?
(a) Speak with false humility.
(b) Defame himself.
(c) Praise himself, if no one else will.
(d) Praise others before himself.

4. 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.
(a) Noblemen.
(b) The intelligent.
(c) Jesters.
(d) The insane.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two nymphs nursed Folly?

2. How does Folly describe a wise man without emotions?

3. What does Folly say would be rampant without her?

4. Who segregated passions from the wise man?

5. According to Folly, what is the seed and source of all deeds which win praise?

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