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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. In one of Montaigne's stories, the man named Parmenio has to awaken whom?
(a) Caesar Augustus.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Hannibal.
(d) Alexander the Great.

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

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) Skill.
(c) Power.
(d) Friendship.

4. Montaigne acknowledges that it is less of a vice to lie in order to avoid which of the following?
(a) Awkwardness.
(b) Rudeness.
(c) Appearing ignorant.
(d) Embarrassment.

5. Luther and Calvin were notable for helping to start what movement?
(a) The magna carta.
(b) The English civil war.
(c) The Protestant revolution.
(d) The French revolution.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Montaigne say that father's generally view the flaws of their sons?

2. What does Montaigne recommend to help a person develop self-awareness and uncensored thinking?

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

4. Montaigne suggests that it is difficult to do what with war horses?

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

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