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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book of Essays 2 : Chapter 8,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 8, Montaigne discusses how and whether what type of results should be brought about?
(a) Evil.
(b) Greedy.
(c) Good.
(d) Philanthropic.

2. In Montaigne's story about the man leading a large number of troops, what moves the man to act with mercy?
(a) Monks praying in a church.
(b) Three holdouts fighting bravely.
(c) A group of women about to kill themselves.
(d) Children praying for mercy.

3. Montaigne states that his method for discussing the book that is the topic of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12 is based on the writings of what philosopher?
(a) Josephus.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Sophocles.
(d) St. Thomas Aquinas.

4. At the time that Montaigne was engaged in his translation of the unusual book, what philosophy was gaining significant popularity?
(a) Empiricism.
(b) Predestination.
(c) Calvinism.
(d) Lutheranism.

5. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Essays #4 and #5, Montaigne says that many consider deceit to be an essential part of what?
(a) Life in general.
(b) Bargaining.
(c) Diplomacy.
(d) Warfare.

Short Answer Questions

1. What factor tends to restrict the conditions for women?

2. Luther and Calvin were notable for helping to start what movement?

3. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48, Montaigne discusses an unusual rule instituted by knights of what nation?

4. Montaigne believes that not all vices are what?

5. The philosopher that Montaigne quotes on the subject of authority believes that authority is most secure when derived from what source?

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