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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. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 holds what position?
(a) Duke.
(b) Regent.
(c) Prince.
(d) King.

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

3. What social class was Montaigne born into?
(a) The merchant class.
(b) The nobility.
(c) The commoner's class.
(d) Foreign class.

4. What is Montaigne's general attitude towards marriage?
(a) It is a huge burden.
(b) It is not worth the effort.
(c) It is not for most people.
(d) It should be put off.

5. What position was Montaigne commissioned to in Bordeaux?
(a) Ombudsman.
(b) Judge.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Alderman.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Essay #3, what city do the soldiers who were allowed to escape go on to attack?

3. Luther and Calvin were notable for helping to start what movement?

4. What does the unusual rule Montaigne discusses in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48 stipulate?

5. Montaigne believes that not all vices are what?

(see the answer key)

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