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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. While Montaigne was in office in Bordeaux, what system experienced major problems?
(a) The sewage system.
(b) The canal system.
(c) The aqueduct system.
(d) The highway system.

2. What was unusual about what Gutenburg did with bibles?
(a) He sold them to non-Christians.
(b) He distributed them for free.
(c) He interpreted them in a new way.
(d) He printed them in common languages.

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

4. What subject does the first introduction for this book cover?
(a) Translation issues.
(b) Montaigne himself.
(c) The history of Europe.
(d) Philosophy in general.

5. In one of Montaigne's stories about mercy, what position does Conrad hold?
(a) Emperor.
(b) General.
(c) King.
(d) Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Montaigne's general attitude towards marriage?

2. Montaigne says that extra time is often allotted to prepare war horses for what?

3. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 organizes his dinner guests according to what?

4. Montaigne characterizes his parents' treatment of him as which of the following?

5. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Montaigne describes how the prince of what region gained control over part of France?

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