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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Greek word for "folly"?
(a) Levity.
(b) Moria.
(c) Utopia.
(d) Follia.

2. Who are the two gods in Folly's household?
(a) Mirth and Longevity.
(b) Revelry and Sound Sleep.
(c) Zeus and Theseus.
(d) Zeus and Mars.

3. Which two nymphs nursed Folly?
(a) Melancholy and Wistfulness.
(b) Flattery and Innocence.
(c) Drunkennes and Debauchery.
(d) Drunkenness and Ignorance.

4. Folly is the true bestower of what?
(a) Charm.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Good things.
(d) Long life.

5. What does Erasmus request the recipient of his book to be?
(a) A dedicated follower of Folly.
(b) An editor of his book.
(c) A persecutor of Folly.
(d) A stout champion to Folly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Folly is in poor repute even amongst whom?

2. Who speaks at the beginning of The Praise of Folly?

3. Who is the only one who can gladden the hearts of gods and men, according to Folly?

4. Erasmus predicts that his book will be criticized as being what?

5. What first put the idea of The Praise of Folly into Erasmus's head?

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