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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. Who is the father of the noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46?
(a) King Henry II of England.
(b) King Ferdinand of Normandy.
(c) King Gustav of Germany.
(d) King Phillip of Spain.

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

3. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Montaigne describes how the prince of what region gained control over part of France?
(a) England.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Wales.
(d) Normandy.

4. Montaigne recommends that men not marry until they reach what age?
(a) 34.
(b) 25.
(c) 30.
(d) 40.

5. Where did Montaigne end the journeys that he describes in his travel journal?
(a) Bordeaux.
(b) Calais.
(c) Brest.
(d) Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Montaigne suggests that the difference between a man and an animal is less than the difference between a man and what?

2. Why did Montaigne write his travel journals?

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

4. What does Montaigne recommend to help a person develop self-awareness and uncensored thinking?

5. Montaigne's perspective as a male is best described as which of the following?

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