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

2. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Essays #4 and #5, Montaigne says that many consider deceit to be an essential part of what?
(a) Warfare.
(b) Diplomacy.
(c) Bargaining.
(d) Life in general.

3. What explanation is given for the unusual rule that Montaigne discusses in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48?
(a) It derives from a mistranslation.
(b) No reason is given.
(c) It comes from a bible passage.
(d) It is a tradition that no one understands.

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

5. What philosopher did Montaigne believe to have been a major influence on the unusual book that he translated?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) St. Thomas Aquinas.
(c) Demosthenes.
(d) John Locke.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Montaigne's model for the rhetoric in his work is best described as what?

3. Which philosopher does Montaigne most often quote?

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

5. What does the unusual rule Montaigne discusses in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48 stipulate?

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