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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book of Essays 2 : Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Montaigne says that extra time is often allotted to prepare war horses for what?
(a) Breeding.
(b) Training.
(c) Battle.
(d) Shoeing.

2. Which philosopher does Montaigne most often quote?
(a) Locke.
(b) Josephus.
(c) Terrence.
(d) Lucretius.

3. Montaigne suggests that all religions are essentially what?
(a) Inconsistent.
(b) Equal.
(c) Defensible.
(d) Ridiculous.

4. Montaigne specifically suggests that mastering what desire is a good example of virtue?
(a) Greed.
(b) Lust.
(c) Vengeance.
(d) Malice.

5. In one of Montaigne's stories, the people who have a kind of social experiment performed on them are what?
(a) Factory workers.
(b) Servants.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Travelers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was unusual about what Gutenburg did with bibles?

2. What city-state in Greece was notable for supporting a matriarchal society for a long time in Greece?

3. Which ancient Greek philosopher had a great affect on Montaigne?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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