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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the father of Folly?
(a) Plutus.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Achilles.

2. Who considers themselves gods on earth if they can use Greek words in their speeches?
(a) English.
(b) Rhetoricians.
(c) Professors.
(d) Sophists.

3. According to Erasmus, nothing is more entertaining than treating what in such a way as to make it clear you are doing anything but trifling with them?
(a) Trivialities.
(b) Serious subjects.
(c) Readers.
(d) Political leaders.

4. Erasmus follows the well-known popular proverb that states that a man should do what?
(a) Speak with false humility.
(b) Defame himself.
(c) Praise himself, if no one else will.
(d) Praise others before himself.

5. What does Folly accuse of causing the bloom of youthful beauty to fade?
(a) Mature sense.
(b) Folly.
(c) Old age.
(d) Moral maturity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which poet wrote, "For ignorance provides the happiest life"?

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

3. Folly is in poor repute even amongst whom?

4. Whom did the ancient sophists praise?

5. What is the best name for those who are complete fools, but try to pass as wise men?

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