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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1 of Essays : Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The enemy that Conrad subdued in one of Montaigne's stories about mercy was from what nation?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Bavaria.
(c) Lithuania.
(d) Denmark.

2. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 holds what position?
(a) Prince.
(b) Regent.
(c) Duke.
(d) King.

3. What major disease hit Bordeaux while Montaigne was in office there?
(a) Small pox.
(b) Influenza.
(c) Bubonic plague.
(d) Typhus.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. About what percentage of Bordeaux's population died as a result of the major disease that hit it while Montaigne was in office there?

3. What decision does Conrad make in one of Montaigne's stories about mercy?

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

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

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