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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. In one of Montaigne's stories, the man who performs a kind of social experiment on people of a lower social station had what profession?
(a) Judge.
(b) Psychologist.
(c) Politician.
(d) Scholar.

2. What major factor significantly diminished the place of women in Britain?
(a) The Magna Carta.
(b) Metal smithing.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Coastal trade.

3. Montaigne suggests that most war horses were not what?
(a) Disciplined.
(b) Sane.
(c) Tame.
(d) Well-bred.

4. The unusual book that Montaigne's father came into possession of was written using the words endings from what language?
(a) Italian.
(b) French.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Latin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Montaigne believe about action and words?

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

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

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

5. In one of Montaigne's stories, the people who have a kind of social experiment performed on them are what?

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