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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2 of Essays : Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 holds a feast for whom?
(a) The nobles of France.
(b) Priests and bishops.
(c) English knights.
(d) Wealthy merchants.

2. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 holds what position?
(a) Regent.
(b) Prince.
(c) King.
(d) Duke.

3. The philosopher that Montaigne quotes on the subject of authority believes that authority is most secure when derived from what source?
(a) Power.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Skill.
(d) Divine right.

4. Montaigne characterizes his parents' treatment of him as which of the following?
(a) Lenient.
(b) Distant.
(c) Harsh.
(d) Gentle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 rules what region?

2. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #10, Montaigne notes that the people he discusses tend to leave scars with what type of surgical procedure?

3. Montaigne describes how soldiers sometimes do what in desperate times?

4. How many terms did Montaigne serve in office in Bordeaux?

5. Montaigne doubts affection that is based on what?

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