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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2 of Essays : Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Montaigne recommend to help a person develop self-awareness and uncensored thinking?
(a) Solitude.
(b) Morphine.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Meditation.

2. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #10, Montaigne discussed the cultural practices of what people?
(a) The Egyptians.
(b) The Turks.
(c) The Jews.
(d) The Arabs.

3. What does Montaigne suggest is essential in order for a person to lead a good life?
(a) Religious dedication.
(b) Parental affection.
(c) Discipline.
(d) A strong family.

4. Montaigne says that extra time is often allotted to prepare war horses for what?
(a) Battle.
(b) Training.
(c) Shoeing.
(d) Breeding.

5. Luther and Calvin were notable for helping to start what movement?
(a) The French revolution.
(b) The Protestant revolution.
(c) The English civil war.
(d) The magna carta.

Short Answer Questions

1. Montaigne suggests that most war horses were not what?

2. How does Montaigne say that father's generally view the flaws of their sons?

3. What subject does the first introduction for this book cover?

4. What subject does the first essay from Book 2 center on?

5. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Montaigne describes how the prince of what region gained control over part of France?

(see the answer key)

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