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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. Seneca the Younger adheres to which school of philosophy?
(a) Stoicism.
(b) Agrarianism.
(c) Nihilism.
(d) Phenomenology.

2. Who wrote "Going Out for a Walk?"
(a) Ou-Yank Hsiu.
(b) G. K. Chesterton.
(c) Max Beerbohm.
(d) Seneca.

3. What is Montaigne's general view of humanity?
(a) Humans are courageous and bold.
(b) Humans are noble and wise.
(c) Humans are vain and shameful.
(d) Humans are murderous animals.

4. Who wrote "My Confession?"
(a) James Baldwin.
(b) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(c) Charles Lamb.
(d) Mary McCarthy.

5. Who is the subject of Chapter 2 in the book?
(a) Seneca.
(b) Michel de Montaigne.
(c) Mark Twain.
(d) Kenko.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mencken call his collection of writings?

2. From his second book on, what subject did Montaigne promise to pursue?

3. How did Charles Lamb sign many of his essays?

4. What does the author think of the lake he revisits in "Once More to the Lake?"

5. What political party did Abraham Cowley support?

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