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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 rules what region?
(a) Normandy.
(b) France.
(c) Wales.
(d) Luxembourg.

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

3. The civil wars that occurred in Montaigne's country during his early years as an adult were primarily fought over what issues?
(a) Economic issues.
(b) Religious issues.
(c) Class issues.
(d) Issues of loyalty.

4. What major disease hit Bordeaux while Montaigne was in office there?
(a) Small pox.
(b) Bubonic plague.
(c) Typhus.
(d) Influenza.

5. 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?
(a) Cauterizing.
(b) Leeching.
(c) Blood-letting.
(d) Stitching.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Montaigne says that a fabricated storyline must be what?

3. What country did Montaigne's mother come from?

4. The enemy that Conrad subdued in one of Montaigne's stories about mercy was from what nation?

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

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