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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The American Scene-Page 479-585.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Virginia Woolf born?
(a) 1772 A. D.
(b) 1475 A. D.
(c) 1882 A. D.
(d) 1616 A. D.

2. What accounts for the lack of structure in Montaigne's writing?
(a) The traditional manner in which academics have structured the papers is nearly nonsensical.
(b) Montaigne follows his thoughts wherever they lead him.
(c) Many of Montaigne's original writings were burned in a fire.
(d) Montaigne constantly goes on tangents in which he expresses his love for his wife.

3. What event starts the essay, "On Running After One's Hat?"
(a) A hanging.
(b) A town flood.
(c) A church service.
(d) A birth.

4. What might best describe the attitude of the author in "Such, Such Were the Joys..."?
(a) Joyous and spontaneous.
(b) Thoughtful and optimistic.
(c) Depressed and suicidal.
(d) Angry and pessimistic.

5. What is ironic about the Montaigne essay title, "Of a Monstrous Child?"?
(a) The "monster" is a man who only behaves like a child.
(b) The child talked about is in fact saintly and kind.
(c) Montaigne is in fact arguing that nothing is "monstrous" by nature.
(d) Montaigne is obliquely refer to gluttony, stating that it is born "of a monstrous child."

Short Answer Questions

1. What did George Orwell renounce, along with his former life?

2. How did Montaigne's father treat Montaigne?

3. At which newspaper did H.L. Mencken work?

4. Which of the following labels BEST describe the writings of Montaigne?

5. Who wrote "Walking"?

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