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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. Montaigne suggests that which of the following contributed most to his performance as a husband?
(a) Strong communication and compromise.
(b) Study and discussion with friends.
(c) Submission to the arrangements of marriage.
(d) Prayer.

2. What was Montaigne's religion?
(a) Zoroastrianism.
(b) Lutheranism.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Calvinism.

3. The baths that Montaigne discusses are notable for being what?
(a) Sulfurous.
(b) Rejuvinative.
(c) Public.
(d) Heated.

4. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48, Montaigne discusses an unusual rule instituted by knights of what nation?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Italy.
(d) Spain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The civil wars that occurred in Montaigne's country during his early years as an adult were primarily fought over what issues?

2. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Essays #4 and #5, Montaigne says that many consider deceit to be an essential part of what?

3. What social class was Montaigne born into?

4. Montaigne acknowledges that it is less of a vice to lie in order to avoid which of the following?

5. What position was Montaigne commissioned to in Bordeaux?

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