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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What city-state in Greece was notable for supporting a matriarchal society for a long time in Greece?
(a) Thebes.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Athens.
(d) Crete.

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

6. Montaigne doubts affection that is based on what?
(a) Reliance.
(b) Business dealings.
(c) Physical attraction.
(d) Gift-giving.

7. What decision does Conrad make in one of Montaigne's stories about mercy?
(a) To release every tenth prisoner.
(b) To forgo a series of executions.
(c) To let the women and children go.
(d) To let the defeated enemy leader live.

8. In one of Montaigne's stories about mercy, what position does Conrad hold?
(a) Emperor.
(b) King.
(c) General.
(d) Captain.

9. How does Montaigne say that father's generally view the flaws of their sons?
(a) They disapprove strongly of them.
(b) They ignore them.
(c) They can never disregard them.
(d) They blow them out of proportion.

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

11. What religion did Montaigne's mother belong to?
(a) Protestantism.
(b) Catholicism.
(c) Islam.
(d) Judaism.

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) Greedy.
(b) Philanthropic.
(c) Good.
(d) Evil.

13. What position was Montaigne commissioned to in Bordeaux?
(a) Judge.
(b) Mayor.
(c) Ombudsman.
(d) Alderman.

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

15. Near the end of Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, the two men that Montaigne discusses are cured of their affliction through what?
(a) Blood-letting.
(b) Restful sleep.
(c) Introspection.
(d) Confession.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The civil wars that occurred in Montaigne's country during his early years as an adult were primarily fought over what issues?

4. What age does Montaigne recommend that males remain virgins until?

5. What language was this book originally written in?

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