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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. In Folly's opinion, no one would be induced to take on the duties of a king without what?

2. What do men gain by hunting, in Folly's opinion?

3. Whom does Folly consider happier than Odysseus (also known as Ulysses)?

4. Which god claims to free the mind from care?

5. What does Folly say that priests battle for?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Folly, how did Christ show folly?

2. According to Folly, who was happier: Gryllus or Odysseus? Why?

3. How does Folly relate to sin in the cases of Aaron, Saul, David, and Paul?

4. According to Folly, which kind of authors are happy?

5. How does Folly say that schoolmasters are indebted to her?

6. Before using the Scriptures, which authorities does Folly cite as supporting her?

7. Explain the communal form of Self-love, which Folly claims Nature has implanted.

8. Where in the courts of kings does Folly say that she is evident?

9. Describe the worship of the goddess Folly.

10. Why does Folly say that kings like to be around fools?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In his Prefatory Letter, Erasmus anticipates the criticism that his book is too frivolous for a theologian. How does he respond to the charge? Having read the book, how would you respond? Include specific citations from the book in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is the relationship between Self-love and Folly? How is Self-love necessary for friendship? How is deception necessary for Self-love?

Essay Topic 3

Both Erasmus in his Prefatory Letter and Folly in her speech appeal to precedents. Compare the two passages. What is the purpose of each? Whom does Erasmus reference? Whom does "Folly" reference?

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