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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. What type of argument does Montaigne make regarding the book that he discusses in Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12?
(a) Elective.
(b) Extemporaneous.
(c) Discursive.
(d) Didactic.

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

3. 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) Diplomacy.
(b) Bargaining.
(c) Life in general.
(d) Warfare.

4. What method of governance dominated Europe in Montaigne's time?
(a) Feudalism.
(b) Dictatorship.
(c) Constitutional monarchy.
(d) Parliamentary democracy.

5. What factor tends to restrict the conditions for women?
(a) Economic booms.
(b) Religion.
(c) Drought.
(d) Warfare.

Short Answer Questions

1. Montaigne writes that people from what nation were often relied upon to establish and maintain social order?

2. What major factor significantly diminished the place of women in Britain?

3. The relationship that Montaigne warned against was common among what ancient people?

4. Book of Essay's 3: Chapter 12 begins with a note from whom?

5. The civil wars that occurred in Montaigne's country during his early years as an adult were primarily fought over what issues?

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