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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2 of Essays : Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What decision does Conrad make in one of Montaigne's stories about mercy?
(a) To release every tenth prisoner.
(b) To let the women and children go.
(c) To forgo a series of executions.
(d) To let the defeated enemy leader live.

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

4. What does Montaigne say about how bad a vice lying is in general?
(a) It is worse than it may seem.
(b) It is unavoidable.
(c) It is not as bad as most believe.
(d) It is not necessarily a vice.

5. Montaigne characterizes his parents' treatment of him as which of the following?
(a) Distant.
(b) Gentle.
(c) Lenient.
(d) Harsh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the unusual rule Montaigne discusses in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48 stipulate?

2. What treatment of children by parents does Montaigne cite as leading to specific character traits?

3. What was Montaigne's father's opinion on education?

4. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Essay #3, what city do the soldiers who were allowed to escape go on to attack?

5. Montaigne recommends that men not marry until they reach what age?

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