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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Montaigne doubts affection that is based on what?
(a) Physical attraction.
(b) Business dealings.
(c) Gift-giving.
(d) Reliance.

2. 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?
(a) St. Thomas Aquinas.
(b) Josephus.
(c) Sophocles.
(d) Socrates.

3. 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 comes from a bible passage.
(c) No reason is given.
(d) It is a tradition that no one understands.

4. In Montaigne's story about the man leading a large number of troops, what moves the man to act with mercy?
(a) Children praying for mercy.
(b) A group of women about to kill themselves.
(c) Monks praying in a church.
(d) Three holdouts fighting bravely.

5. What subject does the first essay from Book 2 center on?
(a) Vice.
(b) Human behavior.
(c) Governance.
(d) Virtues.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Montaigne say that father's generally view the flaws of their sons?

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

4. What type of argument does Montaigne make regarding the book that he discusses in Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12?

5. What country did Montaigne's mother come from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of this book, according to Montaigne?

2. Why does Montaigne believe that solitude is important?

3. Why does Montaigne think that Christianity is superior to other religions?

4. What was the unusual book that Montaigne translated for his father?

5. What decision does the soldier have to make in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Essay #3?

6. Why does Montaigne believe it is possible to laugh and cry about the same thing?

7. What unusual rule did Knights of the Spanish order that Montaigne discusses have to obey, and why?

8. What is Montaigne's opinion on evil means used for a good end?

9. What effects does Montaigne say that bravery can bring about in the enemy?

10. Why was Montaigne arrested in Paris in 1588?

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