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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 34 - 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Jesters.
(b) The insane.
(c) Noblemen.
(d) The intelligent.

2. Which group of people is Folly doubtful about admitting to her fellowship?
(a) Thieves.
(b) Jesters.
(c) Gamblers.
(d) Troubadours.

3. According to Folly, who stretch the Holy Scriptures like a tanner with a hide?
(a) Theologians.
(b) Folly.
(c) Priests.
(d) Rhetoricians.

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

5. Which god was given a name that means "foolish" in Greek?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Venus.
(d) Bacchus.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Erasmus, nothing is so trivial as treating what in a trivial manner?

2. What does Folly say everyone finds delightful about adolescence?

3. Whom does Folly consider to be the only god who shows no partiality?

4. Which book of the Bible does Folly first quote as speaking on her behalf?

5. What is unknown in the place of Folly's birth?

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