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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. When was Maria Edgeworth born?
(a) 1897 A.D.
(b) 895 A.D.
(c) 1512 A.D.
(d) 1768 A.D.

2. What does Montaigne have in common with Saint Augustine?
(a) They were both deeply religious men.
(b) They both wrote books about themselves.
(c) They both wrote books about death.
(d) They both wrote books about nature.

3. Who wrote "An Hour or Two Sacred to Sorrow?"
(a) Joseph Addison.
(b) Abraham Cowley.
(c) Maria Edgeworth.
(d) Richard Steele.

4. What attitude does Seneca have toward slaves in "Slaves?"
(a) He believes slaves are clearly inferior to their masters.
(b) He believes slaves are mostly superior to their masters.
(c) He believes slaves are dirty, and should not be let into the house.
(d) He believes masters and slaves are only separated by fortune.

5. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Charles Lamb's writing?
(a) Pen names.
(b) Exaggerated metaphors.
(c) Excessive moralizing.
(d) Mockery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Michel de Montaigne considered to be?

2. What is ironic about the Montaigne essay title, "Of a Monstrous Child?"?

3. According to Montaigne, what is the source of the difference between men and women?

4. What kind of family background did Montaigne come from?

5. Which place did Charles Lamb occupy amongst his siblings?

(see the answer key)

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