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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. How is Raymond Sebond related to the unusual book that Montaigne translated?
(a) He tried to censor it.
(b) He published it.
(c) He wrote it.
(d) He criticized it roundly.

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

3. Near the end of Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, the two men that Montaigne discusses are cured of their affliction through what?
(a) Introspection.
(b) Confession.
(c) Blood-letting.
(d) Restful sleep.

4. Montaigne's general attitude towards women was what?
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Respect.
(c) Dislike.
(d) Tolerance.

5. What position was Montaigne commissioned to in Bordeaux?
(a) Ombudsman.
(b) Alderman.
(c) Judge.
(d) Mayor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Montaigne says that women know more than men about what?

2. Near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 8, Montaigne discusses how and whether what type of results should be brought about?

3. Montaigne doubts affection that is based on what?

4. The first part of Montaigne's journal was actually written by whom?

5. What creature dose Montaigne discuss near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12?

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