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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1 of Essays : Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The enemy that Conrad subdued in one of Montaigne's stories about mercy was from what nation?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Bavaria.
(c) Lithuania.
(d) Denmark.

2. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Montaigne describes how the prince of what region gained control over part of France?
(a) Wales.
(b) Normandy.
(c) England.
(d) Scotland.

3. In Montaigne's story about the man leading a large number of troops, what moves the man to act with mercy?
(a) A group of women about to kill themselves.
(b) Monks praying in a church.
(c) Three holdouts fighting bravely.
(d) Children praying for mercy.

4. Montaigne suggests that deceit requires a great deal of what?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Tenacity.
(c) Bravery.
(d) Memory.

5. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Essays #4 and #5, Montaigne says that many consider deceit to be an essential part of what?
(a) Warfare.
(b) Bargaining.
(c) Life in general.
(d) Diplomacy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In one of Montaigne's stories, the man named Parmenio has to awaken whom?

2. What position was Montaigne commissioned to in Bordeaux?

3. What does Montaigne recommend to help a person develop self-awareness and uncensored thinking?

4. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #10, Montaigne notes that the people he discusses tend to leave scars with what type of surgical procedure?

5. What language was this book originally written in?

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