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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book of Essays 2 : Chapter 8,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In one of Montaigne's stories, the man named Parmenio has to awaken whom?
(a) Hannibal.
(b) Alexander the Great.
(c) Caesar Augustus.
(d) Julius Caesar.

2. The unusual book that Montaigne's father came into possession of was written using the words endings from what language?
(a) French.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Italian.
(d) Latin.

3. What century did Montaigne live in?
(a) The 14th.
(b) The 16th.
(c) The 18th.
(d) The 12th.

4. How many famous women does Montaigne quote in his books of essays?
(a) Three.
(b) None.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

5. How prevalent were matriarchal societies in Europe at Montaigne's time?
(a) There were only a few such societies.
(b) Such societies were secretive and small.
(c) Only England practiced this social order.
(d) None existed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position was Montaigne commissioned to in Bordeaux?

2. One argument that Montaigne responds to is the suggestion that the book he discusses does not demonstrate that Christianity is superior to what belief system?

3. Montaigne suggests that what element of child-rearing common in his own time is not necessary?

4. Montaigne states that his method for discussing the book that is the topic of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12 is based on the writings of what philosopher?

5. The enemy that Conrad subdued in one of Montaigne's stories about mercy was from what nation?

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