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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Folly say refutes pagan philosophers by their way of life rather than syllogisms?
(a) Theologians.
(b) Monks.
(c) The apostles.
(d) Priests.

2. According to Folly, what is the seed and source of all deeds which win praise?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Anger.
(c) War.
(d) Vanity.

3. Folly states that a man must be what in order to be a father?
(a) Foolish and fond.
(b) Handsome and charming.
(c) Wise and learned.
(d) Gentle and generous.

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

5. Erasmus marvels that present-day ears can bear to hear only what?
(a) Honorific titles.
(b) Music.
(c) Serious prose.
(d) Pedantic poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Folly believe comes only when the soul is given immortality in heaven?

2. Where was Folly born?

3. Whom does Folly consider more foolish than men?

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

5. How does Folly describe the whole life of man?

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