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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. What must one do to be considered a god, according to Folly?

2. Who segregated passions from the wise man?

3. According to Erasmus, nothing is so trivial as treating what in a trivial manner?

4. What does Folly say that babies have that rewards those who look after them?

5. Who does Folly say makes men satisfied with themselves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What benefits does Folly dispense to men?

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

3. How does Folly describe her parentage?

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

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

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

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

8. In his Prefatory Letter, why did Erasmus marvel at the sensitivity of present-day ears?

9. How does Folly describe her reputation?

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 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 2

The statement is made that only fools are allowed to speak the truth without giving offense. Is this why Erasmus used Folly? Do you think he offended people? Does Folly speak the truth? What is one example of when she does and one example of when she does not?

Essay Topic 3

Folly maintains that she bears great similarity to Christianity. Give three of her reasons and discuss whether her praise is genuine or not.

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