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

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

3. In Montaigne's story about the man leading a large number of troops, what moves the man to act with mercy?
(a) A group of women about to kill themselves.
(b) Three holdouts fighting bravely.
(c) Children praying for mercy.
(d) Monks praying in a church.

4. Montaigne says that a fabricated storyline must be what?
(a) Ordinary.
(b) Unremarkable.
(c) Consistent.
(d) Predictable.

5. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Essays #4 and #5, Montaigne says that many consider deceit to be an essential part of what?
(a) Diplomacy.
(b) Bargaining.
(c) Life in general.
(d) Warfare.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What social class was Montaigne born into?

3. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48, Montaigne discusses an unusual rule instituted by knights of what nation?

4. How many terms did Montaigne serve in office in Bordeaux?

5. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 holds a feast for whom?

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