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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book of Essays 3 : Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What explanation is given for the unusual rule that Montaigne discusses in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48?
(a) It derives from a mistranslation.
(b) It is a tradition that no one understands.
(c) No reason is given.
(d) It comes from a bible passage.

3. At the time that Montaigne was engaged in his translation of the unusual book, what philosophy was gaining significant popularity?
(a) Lutheranism.
(b) Empiricism.
(c) Calvinism.
(d) Predestination.

4. Montaigne's view of the role of women was what?
(a) Reactionary.
(b) Progressive.
(c) Conservative.
(d) Traditional.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first part of Montaigne's journal was actually written by whom?

2. Which of the following does NOT well-classify the quotations that Montaigne uses throughout his essays?

3. What age does Montaigne recommend that males remain virgins until?

4. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 rules what region?

5. Montaigne's sees which of the following as being the role of a man?

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