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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 civil wars that occurred in Montaigne's country during his early years as an adult were primarily fought over what issues?
(a) Religious issues.
(b) Issues of loyalty.
(c) Class issues.
(d) Economic issues.

2. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 rules what region?
(a) Luxembourg.
(b) Normandy.
(c) France.
(d) Wales.

3. Montaigne acknowledges that it is less of a vice to lie in order to avoid which of the following?
(a) Appearing ignorant.
(b) Awkwardness.
(c) Embarrassment.
(d) Rudeness.

4. Montaigne suggests that it is difficult to do what with war horses?
(a) Tend them.
(b) Mount them.
(c) Breed them.
(d) Train them.

5. While Montaigne was in office in Bordeaux, what system experienced major problems?
(a) The sewage system.
(b) The aqueduct system.
(c) The canal system.
(d) The highway system.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the father of the noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46?

2. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #10, Montaigne says that the people he discusses view scars as marks of what?

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

4. What subject does the first introduction for this book cover?

5. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 organizes his dinner guests according to what?

(see the answer key)

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