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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 - 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which nation shows its self-love by claiming a monopoly on polite manners?
(a) Belgium.
(b) Russia.
(c) France.
(d) Austria.

2. Who said, "Happy the states where either philosophers are kings or kings are philosophers"?
(a) Lucian.
(b) Plato.
(c) Homer.
(d) Aristotle.

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

4. Erasmus says he wants to survey the ridiculous rather than the what?
(a) Juvenile.
(b) Squalid.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Innocent.

5. What do men gain by hunting, in Folly's opinion?
(a) Maturity.
(b) Degeneration.
(c) Masculinity.
(d) Meat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group of people is Folly doubtful about admitting to her fellowship?

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

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

4. Who does Folly say makes men satisfied with themselves?

5. How did Folly begin life?

(see the answer key)

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