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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. What character trait does Montaigne say are specifically brought about by a particular treatment of children by parents?
(a) Sadism.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Indolence.
(d) Cowardice.

2. Which of the following does NOT well-classify the quotations that Montaigne uses throughout his essays?
(a) Inexplicable.
(b) Diverse.
(c) Short.
(d) Numerous.

3. What was Montaigne's father's opinion on education?
(a) He thought it was too expensive.
(b) He thought it was only for the middle class.
(c) He valued it.
(d) He dismissed it.

4. How many famous women does Montaigne quote in his books of essays?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

5. What treatment of children by parents does Montaigne cite as leading to specific character traits?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Violence.
(c) Scolding.
(d) Neglect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the unusual rule Montaigne discusses in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48 stipulate?

2. What did Montaigne's friend Boetia nickname his wife?

3. Who is the father of the noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46?

4. Montaigne's writing does not appear to be what?

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

(see the answer key)

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