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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Rise of the English Essay- Page 113-211.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following subjects is NOT discussed in Montaigne's "On Some Verses..." essay?
(a) Disease.
(b) Death.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Vice.

2. According to Montaigne, what is the source of the difference between men and women?
(a) Emotion.
(b) Divine intervention.
(c) Genetics.
(d) Custom and education.

3. What BEST describes the writing styles of Richard Steele and Joseph Addison?
(a) Addison is polished, while Steele is spontaneous.
(b) Both men are polished.
(c) Both men are spontaneous.
(d) Addison is spontaneous, while Steele is polished.

4. What art form is Seneca considered the founder of?
(a) The portrait painting.
(b) The play.
(c) The essay.
(d) The novel.

5. "Love Letters" by Richard Steele contains love letters written by which two figures?
(a) Lust and Affection.
(b) Careless and Constant.
(c) Love and Hate.
(d) Stubborn and Easy-going.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Charles Lamb born?

2. How was Montaigne's first book received?

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

4. Abraham Cowley's style is said to reflect what type of person?

5. What does Montaigne conclude in "Of a Monstrous Child?"

(see the answer key)

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