The Praise of Folly Quiz | One Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 96 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Praise of Folly Quiz | One Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 96 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Folly says that to be foolish is not to be miserable, but to be what?
(a) Neglected.
(b) Human.
(c) Wise.
(d) Divine.

2. Folly believes that medicine and law are an aspect of what?
(a) Nature.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Prudence.
(d) Flattery.

3. What does Folly say everyone finds delightful about adolescence?
(a) Energy.
(b) Life.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Folly.

4. To what does Folly recall the elderly?
(a) Fantasies.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Middle Age.
(d) Childhood.

5. Who does Folly call unpopular, although they are happy because of their self-satisfaction?
(a) Merchants.
(b) Children.
(c) Monks.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Those born foolish are free from what?

2. According to Folly, to whom does life owe its beginning?

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

4. Which group of learned men does Folly mock for cloaking and bearding themselves to command respect?

5. Whom does Folly hold responsible for introducing the branches of learning?

(see the answer key)

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