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

2. Who is the father of the noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46?
(a) King Gustav of Germany.
(b) King Ferdinand of Normandy.
(c) King Henry II of England.
(d) King Phillip of Spain.

3. Montaigne describes how soldiers sometimes do what in desperate times?
(a) Sell their horses and armor.
(b) Drink the blood of their horses.
(c) Trade their war horses for normal mounts.
(d) Eat their horses.

4. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #10, Montaigne notes that the people he discusses tend to leave scars with what type of surgical procedure?
(a) Stitching.
(b) Blood-letting.
(c) Cauterizing.
(d) Leeching.

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) Blood-letting.
(b) Confession.
(c) Restful sleep.
(d) Introspection.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 holds what position?

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

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

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

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