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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 is the only one who can gladden the hearts of gods and men, according to Folly?
(a) Silenus.
(b) Bacchus.
(c) Folly.
(d) Wine.

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

3. Who, according to Folly, interpret the Holy Scripture to fit their own purposes?
(a) Theologians.
(b) Monks.
(c) Children.
(d) Kings.

4. Erasmus predicts that his book will be criticized as being what?
(a) Incomprehensible.
(b) Immature and poorly written.
(c) Frivolous and sarcastic.
(d) Treacherous and rebellious.

5. Erasmus says there is merit in being attacked by whom?
(a) Erasmus.
(b) Folly.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) The king.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How was Folly born?

3. Erasmus complains that many people find jokes against popes and princes more offensive than what?

4. Making himself agreeable by flattery is a skill becoming to whom, according to Folly?

5. 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?

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