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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Folly consider more foolish than men?
(a) Gods.
(b) Nymphs.
(c) Animals.
(d) Women.

2. How did Folly begin life?
(a) Deviously.
(b) Crying.
(c) Running and jumping.
(d) Smiling sweetly.

3. Erasmus remembers that someone wrote the last will and testament of the piglet Grunnius Corocotta, as mentioned by whom?
(a) The Apostle Paul.
(b) Ovid.
(c) Homer.
(d) St. Jerome.

4. Erasmus believes he is not writing sarcasm, but what instead?
(a) Innocent jokes.
(b) Allegorical interpretation.
(c) Criticism and dissent.
(d) Warning and advice.

5. What calmed a violent Roman mob?
(a) A fable.
(b) A comedy.
(c) A storm.
(d) A speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which nymph among Folly's aids claps her hands, with laughter in her eyes?

2. Who does Folly say makes men satisfied with themselves?

3. Folly is the true bestower of what?

4. Which two nymphs nursed Folly?

5. According to Folly, what kind of man is unlucky in regards to children?

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