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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. What age does Montaigne recommend that males remain virgins until?
(a) 16.
(b) 24.
(c) 20.
(d) 18.

2. What language was this book originally written in?
(a) German.
(b) Latin.
(c) English.
(d) French.

3. What religion did Montaigne's mother belong to?
(a) Protestantism.
(b) Catholicism.
(c) Islam.
(d) Judaism.

4. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 organizes his dinner guests according to what?
(a) Surname.
(b) Area of land owned.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Height.

5. What is Montaigne's general attitude towards marriage?
(a) It is not worth the effort.
(b) It is a huge burden.
(c) It should be put off.
(d) It is not for most people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Montaigne say about how bad a vice lying is in general?

2. At the time that Montaigne was engaged in his translation of the unusual book, what philosophy was gaining significant popularity?

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

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

5. What subject does the first essay from Book 2 center on?

(see the answer key)

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