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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. How does Montaigne describe the useful substance that can be gathered from some public water?
(a) White and foamy.
(b) A grey film.
(c) White and crusty.
(d) A green paste.

2. In one of Montiagne's stories, what does the man force the group of people to do as part of a social experiment?
(a) Blaspheme.
(b) Get drunk.
(c) Lie.
(d) Dance.

3. In Book 2 of Essays, Essay #11, Montaigne contrasts virtue with what?
(a) Cruelty.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Vice.
(d) Permissiveness.

4. During Montaigne's time, what day were markets typically held on?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Saturday.

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

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. In what month do the travels described in Travel Journal: Chapter 13 begin?

3. What decision does Conrad make in one of Montaigne's stories about mercy?

4. How does Montaigne say that father's generally view the flaws of their sons?

5. Book of Essay's 3: Chapter 12 begins with a note from whom?

(see the answer key)

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