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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. Who is the father of the noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46?
(a) King Phillip of Spain.
(b) King Henry II of England.
(c) King Ferdinand of Normandy.
(d) King Gustav of Germany.

2. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48, Montaigne discusses an unusual rule instituted by knights of what nation?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Spain.

3. The enemy that Conrad subdued in one of Montaigne's stories about mercy was from what nation?
(a) Lithuania.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Bavaria.
(d) Denmark.

4. What philosopher does Montaigne quote briefly on the subject of authority?
(a) Locke.
(b) Hume.
(c) Descartes.
(d) Terence.

5. Montaigne says that he could never do what with respect to his father?
(a) Deny him.
(b) Speak poorly of him.
(c) Forget him.
(d) Disobey him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Montaigne says that extra time is often allotted to prepare war horses for what?

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

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

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