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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Letters : Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The historical essay near the end of Book 2 of Essays centers around what ancient civilization?
(a) The Greeks.
(b) The Persians.
(c) The Romans.
(d) The Egyptians.

2. What female features significantly in Montaigne's faith?
(a) Mary, mother of God.
(b) Pallas.
(c) Mary Magdalene.
(d) Fatima.

3. What was the name of the location that Montaigne stayed at in Rome?
(a) The Bear.
(b) The Whale.
(c) The Hog.
(d) The Stallion.

4. What is Montaigne's general attitude towards marriage?
(a) It is a huge burden.
(b) It is not for most people.
(c) It is not worth the effort.
(d) It should be put off.

5. What advantage does Montaigne say that women have in entering into marriage?
(a) They have many modern rights.
(b) They are well-educated about it.
(c) They are psychologically equipped for it.
(d) They have significantly greater social standing once married.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was unusual about what Gutenburg did with bibles?

2. What famous work by St. Thomas Aquinas significantly affects Montaigne?

3. Near the end of Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Montaigne discusses two men who suffer from what?

4. Most of the essays that follow Book 2 of Essays, Essay #12, Apology to Raymond Sebond center on what subject?

5. Montaigne states that his method for discussing the book that is the topic of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12 is based on the writings of what philosopher?

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