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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Folly says that to be foolish is not to be miserable, but to be what?
(a) Human.
(b) Neglected.
(c) Divine.
(d) Wise.

2. Orators prepare long speeches to do what Folly does with her what?
(a) Looks.
(b) Riddles.
(c) Speech.
(d) Laughter.

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

4. According to Folly, if a doctor is foolish, what soars higher?
(a) His mistakes.
(b) His wisdom.
(c) His ego.
(d) His reputation.

5. Men seek from saints that which belongs to whom?
(a) God.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Folly.
(d) The Virgin Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Erasmus complains that many people find jokes against popes and princes more offensive than what?

2. What does Folly state is necessary for a woman to agree to wedlock?

3. Folly states that not wanting more than your share of wisdom is a true sign of what?

4. Who comprises the happiest group of people, according to Folly?

5. Erasmus says he wants to survey the ridiculous rather than the what?

(see the answer key)

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