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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. By Stoic definition, what does folly mean?
2. According to the Prefatory Letter, Erasmus wrote The Praise of Folly on what?
3. Folly considers emotions to be what in relation to wisdom?
4. 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?
5. Erasmus says there is merit in being attacked by whom?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Folly say that she is necessary for war?
2. Where was Erasmus when he was writing The Praise of Folly?
3. According to Folly, do philosophers make good kings?
4. How does Folly say that Jupiter bestows passion and reason to man?
5. Why did Erasmus consider it unjust not to allow relaxations to those in the academic world?
6. How does Folly describe her reputation?
7. How does Folly claim to be responsible for art?
8. Does Folly speak highly of prudence?
9. What does Folly say was her effect upon her audience?
10. Why did Erasmus ask More to be a champion of Folly?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Folly maintains that she bears great similarity to Christianity. Give three of her reasons and discuss whether her praise is genuine or not.
Essay Topic 2
"There is merit in being attacked by Folly." Is the converse also true? Show three examples from the book in which Erasmus intended to attack with his praise.
Essay Topic 3
Why does Folly claim divinity? How does she compare herself to the other gods? How is she worshiped?
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