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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 38 - 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Folly, who provides all advantages in life?
(a) Folly.
(b) Athena.
(c) Self-love.
(d) Zeus.

2. Why does Folly not give a conclusion to her speech?
(a) She cannot remember what she said.
(b) She despises conclusions.
(c) She has more to say.
(d) She does not want to appear wise.

3. In criticizing the men of his day, whom does Erasmus name?
(a) The pope.
(b) No one.
(c) Thomas More.
(d) Several political leaders.

4. What does Folly say that babies have that rewards those who look after them?
(a) The wisdom of folly.
(b) The charm of folly.
(c) The beauty of Helen.
(d) Innocence.

5. Which group of learned men does Folly mock for cloaking and bearding themselves to command respect?
(a) Monks.
(b) Fools.
(c) Poets.
(d) Philosophers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Unlike the goddess Diana, Folly does not demand what?

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

4. Men seek from saints that which belongs to whom?

5. According to the Prefatory Letter, Erasmus wrote The Praise of Folly on his journey to England from where?

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