View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Fountainhead.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Ou-Yank Hsiu is considered one of eight what?
(a) Masters of classical prose.
(b) Famous outlaws.
(c) Foreign diplomats.
(d) Master playwrights.

4. In what century did Sei Shonagon live?
(a) 18th century.
(b) 14th century.
(c) 10th century.
(d) 6th century.

5. What does "Pleasure Boat Studio" refer to?
(a) A ship that houses several prostitutes.
(b) A private place in the park by the pond.
(c) The nickname for a room in a governmental office.
(d) A studio in which Ou-Yank Hsiu loves to paint seascapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Montaigne retire to study and write?

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

3. What is Montaigne's general view of humanity?

4. To what character may many of Montaigne's writings may be considered similar to?

5. Which is NOT one of the essays written by Ou-Yank Hsiu?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 258 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample