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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often does Montaigne criticize the book that he translated in his discussion of it?
(a) Very often.
(b) Never.
(c) His discussion is full of criticism.
(d) Occasionally.

2. In one of Montaigne's stories, the man named Parmenio has to awaken whom?
(a) Alexander the Great.
(b) Caesar Augustus.
(c) Julius Caesar.
(d) Hannibal.

3. Near the end of Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Montaigne discusses two men who suffer from what?
(a) Epilepsy.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) The plague.
(d) Suicidal thoughts.

4. Montaigne says that extra time is often allotted to prepare war horses for what?
(a) Breeding.
(b) Shoeing.
(c) Training.
(d) Battle.

5. The philosopher that Montaigne quotes on the subject of authority believes that authority is most secure when derived from what source?
(a) Divine right.
(b) Power.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Skill.

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

7. What does Montaigne suggest is essential in order for a person to lead a good life?
(a) Discipline.
(b) Religious dedication.
(c) A strong family.
(d) Parental affection.

8. While Montaigne was in office in Bordeaux, what system experienced major problems?
(a) The canal system.
(b) The aqueduct system.
(c) The highway system.
(d) The sewage system.

9. What subject does the second introduction for this book cover?
(a) The history of Europe.
(b) Montaigne himself.
(c) Philosophy in general.
(d) Translation issues.

10. In one of Montaigne's stories, the people who have a kind of social experiment performed on them are what?
(a) Factory workers.
(b) Servants.
(c) Travelers.
(d) Beggars.

11. Montaigne says that he feels what way with regards to knowing one individual who was brought back to Christianity due to the arguments in the book he discusses in Book 2 of Essay's: Chapter 7?
(a) Shocked.
(b) Unsurprised.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Proud.

12. 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.

13. Montaigne characterizes his parents' treatment of him as which of the following?
(a) Distant.
(b) Gentle.
(c) Lenient.
(d) Harsh.

14. At the time that Montaigne was engaged in his translation of the unusual book, what philosophy was gaining significant popularity?
(a) Empiricism.
(b) Calvinism.
(c) Lutheranism.
(d) Predestination.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 8, Montaigne discusses means of what type?

2. The enemy that Conrad subdued in one of Montaigne's stories about mercy was from what nation?

3. What language was this book originally written in?

4. What creature dose Montaigne discuss near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12?

5. What philosopher does Montaigne quote briefly on the subject of authority?

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