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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. What major factor significantly diminished the place of women in Britain?
(a) Christianity.
(b) The Magna Carta.
(c) Coastal trade.
(d) Metal smithing.

2. Montaigne says that extra time is often allotted to prepare war horses for what?
(a) Training.
(b) Shoeing.
(c) Breeding.
(d) Battle.

3. What religion did Montaigne's mother belong to?
(a) Islam.
(b) Catholicism.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Protestantism.

4. 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.

5. What subject does the second introduction for this book cover?
(a) The history of Europe.
(b) Translation issues.
(c) Montaigne himself.
(d) Philosophy in general.

Short Answer Questions

1. What social class was Montaigne born into?

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

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

4. What subject does the first introduction for this book cover?

5. What type of argument does Montaigne make regarding the book that he discusses in Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12?

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