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

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

3. What character trait does Montaigne say are specifically brought about by a particular treatment of children by parents?
(a) Cowardice.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Sadism.
(d) Indolence.

4. Montaigne suggests that a kindly person goes through life inclined towards what?
(a) Further kindliness.
(b) Slow moral degradation.
(c) Sloth.
(d) Virtue.

5. Montaigne suggests that most war horses were not what?
(a) Tame.
(b) Well-bred.
(c) Disciplined.
(d) Sane.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 organizes his dinner guests according to what?

3. What philosopher does Montaigne quote briefly on the subject of authority?

4. What language was this book originally written in?

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

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