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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. The enemy that Conrad subdued in one of Montaigne's stories about mercy was from what nation?
(a) Denmark.
(b) Lithuania.
(c) Bavaria.
(d) Sweden.

2. Montaigne characterizes most of the "common people" as being what?
(a) Faithless.
(b) Idiots.
(c) Complacent.
(d) Followers.

3. Near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 8, Montaigne discusses means of what type?
(a) Evil.
(b) Good.
(c) Violent.
(d) Morally grey.

4. Book 3 of Essays contains how many essays?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Five.

5. Montaigne's model for the rhetoric in his work is best described as what?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Ancient.
(c) Modern.
(d) Condescending.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language was the unusual book that Montaigne's father came into possession of written in?

2. What decision does Conrad make in one of Montaigne's stories about mercy?

3. What major factor significantly diminished the place of women in Britain?

4. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Essays #4 and #5, Montaigne says that many consider deceit to be an essential part of what?

5. What famous work by St. Thomas Aquinas significantly affects Montaigne?

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