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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. Erasmus states that jokes can be handled in such a way that a reader finds more reward in them than in a what?

2. Erasmus remembers that someone wrote the last will and testament of the piglet Grunnius Corocotta, as mentioned by whom?

3. What does Folly say would be rampant without her?

4. What happens when Folly begins addressing the crowd?

5. Folly is in poor repute even amongst whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Folly have a good opinion of the children of wise men?

2. Why did Erasmus ask More to be a champion of Folly?

3. Did Erasmus consider The Praise of Folly too frivolous for a theologian?

4. Does Folly speak highly of prudence?

5. How does Folly describe her reputation?

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

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

8. Describe Folly's birthplace.

9. Why is Folly dressed in unaccustomed garb?

10. In his Prefatory Letter, did Erasmus admit he wrote Praise of Folly with sarcasm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Does Erasmus display Self-love? Consider the passages in which Folly speaks about Erasmus's interests and occupations. Support your answer from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Folly contrasts natural instinct with learning. Describe this comparison. How does Folly describe each? Which side does Folly praise? Is this Erasmus's opinion?

Essay Topic 3

Folly spends some time on her "praise" of the follies of the Roman Catholic Church. List two members of the church and explain why they are foolish.

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