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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Folly is in poor repute even amongst whom?
(a) The noblemen.
(b) The greatest fools.
(c) Madmen.
(d) The learned.

2. Erasmus believes he is not writing sarcasm, but what instead?
(a) Criticism and dissent.
(b) Warning and advice.
(c) Innocent jokes.
(d) Allegorical interpretation.

3. Who segregated passions from the wise man?
(a) The Sophists.
(b) Socrates.
(c) The Stoics.
(d) The Epicureans.

4. In Folly's opinion, what develops prudence?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Experience.
(c) Hope.
(d) Flattery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Folly states that men create art because of a thirst for what?

2. By Stoic definition, what does folly mean?

3. Where was Folly born?

4. Folly's father is the god of what?

5. Folly dresses in unaccustomed garb because she is imitating whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Folly explain that Self-love is related to her?

2. How does Folly say that Jupiter bestows passion and reason to man?

3. Why does Folly claim to be a god?

4. Does Folly speak highly of prudence?

5. According to Folly, do philosophers make good kings?

6. Where was Erasmus when he was writing The Praise of Folly?

7. What does Folly say was her effect upon her audience?

8. Why did Erasmus dedicate his book to Thomas More?

9. How long did Folly say she spent writing her speech?

10. Are women more or less foolish than men, according to Folly?

(see the answer keys)

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