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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. What country did Montaigne's mother come from?
(a) Corsica.
(b) Morocco.
(c) Italy.
(d) Spain.

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

3. How many terms did Montaigne serve in office in Bordeaux?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What century did Montaigne live in?

2. In Montaigne's story about the man leading a large number of troops, what moves the man to act with mercy?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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