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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. How many terms did Montaigne serve in office in Bordeaux?
(a) Seven.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) One.

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

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

4. Montaigne says that he feels what way with regards to knowing one individual who was brought back to Christianity due to the arguments in the book he discusses in Book 2 of Essay's: Chapter 7?
(a) Unsurprised.
(b) Shocked.
(c) Proud.
(d) Disappointed.

5. Montaigne specifically suggests that mastering what desire is a good example of virtue?
(a) Malice.
(b) Lust.
(c) Vengeance.
(d) Greed.

Short Answer Questions

1. In one of Montiagne's stories, what does the man force the group of people to do as part of a social experiment?

2. Montaigne suggests that deceit requires a great deal of what?

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

4. Who was the target audience of the social experiment that Montaigne discusses near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 8?

5. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 holds what position?

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