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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book of Essays 3 : Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Luther and Calvin were notable for helping to start what movement?
(a) The magna carta.
(b) The French revolution.
(c) The Protestant revolution.
(d) The English civil war.

2. The creature that Montaigne discuss near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12 is able to exert a limited control over what?
(a) Its predators.
(b) Its food supply.
(c) Its neighbors.
(d) Its climate conditions.

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

4. How prevalent were matriarchal societies in Europe at Montaigne's time?
(a) There were only a few such societies.
(b) None existed.
(c) Such societies were secretive and small.
(d) Only England practiced this social order.

5. The civil wars that occurred in Montaigne's country during his early years as an adult were primarily fought over what issues?
(a) Class issues.
(b) Economic issues.
(c) Issues of loyalty.
(d) Religious issues.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation is given for the unusual rule that Montaigne discusses in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48?

2. How does Montaigne say that father's generally view the flaws of their sons?

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

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

5. What religion did Montaigne's mother belong to?

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