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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Folly considers emotions to be what in relation to wisdom?
(a) Masters.
(b) Deterrents.
(c) Guides and incentives.
(d) Slaves and subjects.

2. According to Folly, what kind of man is unlucky in regards to children?
(a) Indulgent.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Impulsive.
(d) Wise.

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

4. In criticizing the men of his day, whom does Erasmus name?
(a) Several political leaders.
(b) The pope.
(c) No one.
(d) Thomas More.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Folly claim she is delivering her speech?

2. What does Folly say would be rampant without her?

3. Folly states that a man must be what in order to be a father?

4. Erasmus states that his praise of folly has not been altogether what?

5. Which of the following does Erasmus name as a famous author who wrote frivolity?

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