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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. Among the learned men, whom does Folly call the most self-satisfied?

2. Who comprises the happiest group of people, according to Folly?

3. The Stoics believed that nothing is as pitiable as what?

4. What do some foolish men believe will purify them from a lifetime of sin?

5. About whom is Folly speaking in the following: "They pay high tribute to folly in believing that what can't be refuted by argument can often be parried by laughter."

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Does Folly state that monks are foolish?

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

5. What examples does Folly give of the benevolent form of insanity?

6. What does Ecclesiastes say about folly?

7. What example does Folly take from the animal kingdom to prove her point that the most foolish are the happiest?

8. How does Folly argue that flattery is not incompatible with sincerity?

9. What are naturally-born fools and idiots free from, according to Folly?

10. How does Folly respond to the argument that foolishness is an unhappy state?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Folly both disparages wisdom and claims that she guides men to wisdom. Discuss Folly's concept of wisdom and relationship to it. What is Erasmus saying through Folly?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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