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

2. If someone could look down upon the life of man as Jove does, what does Folly say he would see?
(a) Great folly.
(b) Many disasters.
(c) Ease and comfort.
(d) Many blessings.

3. Who are the two gods in Folly's household?
(a) Revelry and Sound Sleep.
(b) Zeus and Mars.
(c) Zeus and Theseus.
(d) Mirth and Longevity.

4. According to Folly, who would be disagreeable and disliked if not graced by her divine powers?
(a) The nobility.
(b) The Sophists.
(c) The Stoics.
(d) The gods.

5. According to the Prefatory Letter, Erasmus wrote The Praise of Folly on his journey to England from where?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Greece.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Folly consider her sister?

2. Whom did the ancient sophists praise?

3. Erasmus states that his praise of folly has not been altogether what?

4. Who considers themselves gods on earth if they can use Greek words in their speeches?

5. According to the Prefatory Letter, Erasmus wrote The Praise of Folly on what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Folly speak highly of prudence?

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

3. Does Folly agree with those who say that it is conceited to praise one's self?

4. Why did Erasmus consider it unjust not to allow relaxations to those in the academic world?

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

6. What does Folly say about emotions in relation to wisdom?

7. How does Folly describe her reputation?

8. What does Folly say is the happiest age of man, and why?

9. Why does Folly consider her presence to be essential to friendship?

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

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