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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 is Montaigne's opinion of his own performance as a husband compared to his expectations?
(a) He just barely met his expectations.
(b) His performance was totally different from his expectations.
(c) He failed to meet his expectations.
(d) He surpassed his expectations.

2. What city did Guiseppe serve when Montaigne met him?
(a) Tours.
(b) Genoa.
(c) Vienna.
(d) Rome.

3. Near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 8, Montaigne discusses how and whether what type of results should be brought about?
(a) Evil.
(b) Good.
(c) Philanthropic.
(d) Greedy.

4. Montaigne treated women without what?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Empathy.
(c) Tolerance.
(d) Disrespect.

5. Montaigne suggests that most war horses were not what?
(a) Well-bred.
(b) Disciplined.
(c) Sane.
(d) Tame.

Short Answer Questions

1. What major disease hit Bordeaux while Montaigne was in office there?

2. Montaigne acknowledges that it is less of a vice to lie in order to avoid which of the following?

3. Where did Montaigne end the journeys that he describes in his travel journal?

4. Montaigne suggests that all religions are essentially what?

5. Montaigne specifically suggests that mastering what desire is a good example of virtue?

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