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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. Folly says that to be foolish is not to be miserable, but to be what?

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

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

4. As Folly prepares to call on the Holy Scriptures for support, what does she wish to wear?

5. Euripides says that the wise man has two what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Folly argue that Fortune favors the foolish?

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

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

5. While interpreting Paul's words, "I speak as a fool, I am more," Folly digresses to speak about what?

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

7. Does Folly state that monks are foolish?

8. What does Ecclesiastes say about folly?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While using the narration of Folly, Erasmus subtly voices his own opinions. What is the relationship between narrator and author? When is Erasmus being ironic, and when is he being truthful? Cite at least one example for each.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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