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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 says that a fabricated storyline must be what?
(a) Unremarkable.
(b) Ordinary.
(c) Predictable.
(d) Consistent.

2. What age does Montaigne recommend that males remain virgins until?
(a) 18.
(b) 20.
(c) 24.
(d) 16.

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

4. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 rules what region?
(a) Luxembourg.
(b) France.
(c) Normandy.
(d) Wales.

5. Near the end of Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Montaigne discusses two men who suffer from what?
(a) Suicidal thoughts.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) Epilepsy.
(d) The plague.

Short Answer Questions

1. The unusual book that Montaigne's father came into possession of was written using the words endings from what language?

2. Montaigne warns against the dangers of a relationship between what types of people?

3. Montaigne describes a culture that recommends bathing how often?

4. What does Montaigne recommend to help a person develop self-awareness and uncensored thinking?

5. Montaigne's perspective causes him to focus on what?

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