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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) Russia.
(b) Austria.
(c) Belgium.
(d) France.

2. Folly considers emotions to be what in relation to wisdom?
(a) Slaves and subjects.
(b) Guides and incentives.
(c) Masters.
(d) Deterrents.

3. Who does Folly say makes men satisfied with themselves?
(a) Self-love.
(b) Madness.
(c) Deception.
(d) Contentment.

4. According to Erasmus, nothing is more entertaining than treating what in such a way as to make it clear you are doing anything but trifling with them?
(a) Trivialities.
(b) Political leaders.
(c) Serious subjects.
(d) Readers.

5. Erasmus believes he is not writing sarcasm, but what instead?
(a) Allegorical interpretation.
(b) Criticism and dissent.
(c) Innocent jokes.
(d) Warning and advice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did the ancient sophists praise?

2. Who said, "Happy the states where either philosophers are kings or kings are philosophers"?

3. According to Folly, who provides all advantages in life?

4. What does Folly say that the stoics degrade in public?

5. Erasmus follows the well-known popular proverb that states that a man should do what?

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