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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 doubts affection that is based on what?
(a) Physical attraction.
(b) Business dealings.
(c) Reliance.
(d) Gift-giving.

2. Montaigne's father asked him to translate the unusual book discussed in Book 2 of Essays: Essay #12 into what language?
(a) Latin.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Italian.
(d) French.

3. What did Christ teach about the treatment of women?
(a) They should be submissive to their husbands.
(b) They should have an equal place with men.
(c) They are superior to men in some ways.
(d) They should be treated as free people.

4. Montaigne says that the ancient writer that he discusses near the beginning of Book 3 of Essays: Chapter 11 is extremely what?
(a) Conservative.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Progressive.
(d) Versatile.

5. Book 3 of Essays contains how many essays?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Five.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Twenty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Montaigne says that a fabricated storyline must be what?

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

4. What philosopher does Montaigne quote briefly on the subject of authority?

5. The "truth" that Montaigne speaks of in the essay in Book 2 of Essays, "Of Repentance" is best described as what?

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