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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. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Montaigne describes how the prince of what region gained control over part of France?
(a) Wales.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Normandy.
(d) England.

2. Book of Essay's 3: Chapter 12 begins with a note from whom?
(a) The editor.
(b) Montaigne's wife.
(c) The philosopher Terrence.
(d) Montaigne's original publisher.

3. Montaigne's secretary favorably compares their lodgings in Rome to what location?
(a) The Gold Vase.
(b) The Rose.
(c) The Gilded Lilly.
(d) The Saucer.

4. Near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 8, Montaigne discusses means of what type?
(a) Violent.
(b) Good.
(c) Evil.
(d) Morally grey.

5. Montaigne suggests that deceit requires a great deal of what?
(a) Bravery.
(b) Memory.
(c) Tenacity.
(d) Intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Montaigne suggests that a kindly person goes through life inclined towards what?

2. Which historian does Montaigne discuss as having written one of the first official histories of Rome?

3. Why did Montaigne write his travel journals?

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

5. While Montaigne was in office in Bordeaux, what system experienced major problems?

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