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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 38 - 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many statues does Folly have?
(a) As many as there are stars in the sky.
(b) As many as there are men who wear her image.
(c) As many as there are fish.
(d) As many as there are jesters.

2. Making himself agreeable by flattery is a skill becoming to whom, according to Folly?
(a) A schoolmaster.
(b) A courtier.
(c) A monk.
(d) A king.

3. What does Folly state is necessary for friendship?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Folly.
(d) Reason.

4. Erasmus states that anyone who believes himself injured by Praise of Folly betrays what?
(a) A moral awareness.
(b) Sensitivity.
(c) A guilty conscience.
(d) Pettiness.

5. In Folly's opinion, what develops prudence?
(a) Experience.
(b) Flattery.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does God reveal the mystery of salvation, according to Folly?

2. Folly states that not wanting more than your share of wisdom is a true sign of what?

3. Which group of people is Folly doubtful about admitting to her fellowship?

4. Folly argues that she alone can make sin what?

5. Which two nymphs nursed Folly?

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