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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1 of Essays : Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Near the end of Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, the two men that Montaigne discusses are cured of their affliction through what?
(a) Restful sleep.
(b) Introspection.
(c) Blood-letting.
(d) Confession.

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

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

4. What religion did Montaigne's mother belong to?
(a) Protestantism.
(b) Catholicism.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Islam.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What major disease hit Bordeaux while Montaigne was in office there?

2. Near the end of Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Montaigne discusses two men who suffer from what?

3. The civil wars that occurred in Montaigne's country during his early years as an adult were primarily fought over what issues?

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

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

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