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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. Most of the essays that follow Book 2 of Essays, Essay #12, Apology to Raymond Sebond center on what subject?
(a) Democracy and Republics.
(b) Morality and ethics.
(c) Governance.
(d) Thought and reasoning.

2. In Montaigne's story about the man leading a large number of troops, what moves the man to act with mercy?
(a) Children praying for mercy.
(b) Three holdouts fighting bravely.
(c) Monks praying in a church.
(d) A group of women about to kill themselves.

3. Which ancient Greek philosopher had a great affect on Montaigne?
(a) Sophocles.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Plato.
(d) Socrates.

4. What scholar is quoted in the opening of Book 2 of Essays: Essay #1?
(a) Smith.
(b) Kant.
(c) Hume.
(d) Terrence.

5. Near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 8, Montaigne discusses how and whether what type of results should be brought about?
(a) Greedy.
(b) Good.
(c) Philanthropic.
(d) Evil.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The historical essay near the end of Book 2 of Essays centers around what ancient civilization?

3. What factor tends to restrict the conditions for women?

4. Montaigne says that he could never do what with respect to his father?

5. Luther and Calvin were notable for helping to start what movement?

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