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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what does Folly recall the elderly?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Childhood.
(c) Middle Age.
(d) Fantasies.

3. Who considers themselves gods on earth if they can use Greek words in their speeches?
(a) Sophists.
(b) Professors.
(c) English.
(d) Rhetoricians.

4. According to Folly, who shows the way to perfect wisdom?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Folly.
(d) Flattery.

5. Folly states that not wanting more than your share of wisdom is a true sign of what?
(a) Reverence.
(b) Stupidity.
(c) Prudence.
(d) Folly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Erasmus predicts that his book will be criticized as being what?

2. To whom did Erasmus dedicate The Praise of Folly?

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

4. What does Erasmus request the recipient of his book to be?

5. Folly is the true bestower of what?

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