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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 age does Montaigne recommend that males remain virgins until?
(a) 20.
(b) 16.
(c) 18.
(d) 24.

2. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 organizes his dinner guests according to what?
(a) Area of land owned.
(b) Surname.
(c) Height.
(d) Wealth.

3. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Montaigne describes how the prince of what region gained control over part of France?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Wales.
(c) Normandy.
(d) England.

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

5. Montaigne doubts affection that is based on what?
(a) Physical attraction.
(b) Gift-giving.
(c) Business dealings.
(d) Reliance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was unusual about what Gutenburg did with bibles?

3. What philosopher does Montaigne quote briefly on the subject of authority?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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