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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Christ first make himself a fool, in Folly's opinion?
(a) His incarnation.
(b) His death.
(c) His adulthood.
(d) His childhood.

2. Erasmus states that anyone who believes himself injured by Praise of Folly betrays what?
(a) A guilty conscience.
(b) Sensitivity.
(c) Pettiness.
(d) A moral awareness.

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

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

5. What do some foolish men believe will purify them from a lifetime of sin?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) A single coin.
(c) A sacrificed pig.
(d) Folly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Folly states that which group of people listens to the preaching of monks?

2. Folly claims that all emotions belong to whom?

3. How was Folly born?

4. Erasmus says there is merit in being attacked by whom?

5. Which wise man was driven to drink hemlock because of wisdom?

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