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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. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #10, Montaigne discussed the cultural practices of what people?
(a) The Turks.
(b) The Jews.
(c) The Egyptians.
(d) The Arabs.

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

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

4. Montaigne doubts affection that is based on what?
(a) Business dealings.
(b) Gift-giving.
(c) Physical attraction.
(d) Reliance.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Montaigne's general attitude towards marriage?

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

4. Montaigne believes that not all vices are what?

5. Montaigne characterizes most of the "common people" as being what?

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