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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. How does Montaigne say that father's generally view the flaws of their sons?
(a) They disapprove strongly of them.
(b) They blow them out of proportion.
(c) They can never disregard them.
(d) They ignore them.

2. What country did Montaigne's mother come from?
(a) Corsica.
(b) Italy.
(c) Morocco.
(d) Spain.

3. Montaigne suggests that all religions are essentially what?
(a) Ridiculous.
(b) Defensible.
(c) Inconsistent.
(d) Equal.

4. Near the end of Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, the two men that Montaigne discusses are cured of their affliction through what?
(a) Confession.
(b) Introspection.
(c) Restful sleep.
(d) Blood-letting.

5. What subject does the first essay from Book 2 center on?
(a) Vice.
(b) Human behavior.
(c) Governance.
(d) Virtues.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Montaigne suggest is essential in order for a person to lead a good life?

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

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

4. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #10, Montaigne discussed the cultural practices of what people?

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

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