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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the unusual rule Montaigne discusses in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48 stipulate?
(a) Knight must always pray before crossing a river.
(b) Knights should always carry a crucifix.
(c) Knights should never sleep facing East.
(d) Knights may never ride mules.

2. What century did Montaigne live in?
(a) The 12th.
(b) The 16th.
(c) The 14th.
(d) The 18th.

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

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

5. Montaigne states that his method for discussing the book that is the topic of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12 is based on the writings of what philosopher?
(a) Sophocles.
(b) Josephus.
(c) Socrates.
(d) St. Thomas Aquinas.

6. What philosopher did Montaigne believe to have been a major influence on the unusual book that he translated?
(a) Demosthenes.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) St. Thomas Aquinas.
(d) John Locke.

7. 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) Greedy.
(c) Good.
(d) Philanthropic.

8. Montaigne suggests that what element of child-rearing common in his own time is not necessary?
(a) A crib.
(b) Swaddling clothes.
(c) Strollers.
(d) Pacifiers.

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

10. Near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 8, Montaigne discusses means of what type?
(a) Evil.
(b) Violent.
(c) Good.
(d) Morally grey.

11. Montaigne suggests that all religions are essentially what?
(a) Defensible.
(b) Equal.
(c) Ridiculous.
(d) Inconsistent.

12. What type of argument does Montaigne make regarding the book that he discusses in Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12?
(a) Discursive.
(b) Extemporaneous.
(c) Elective.
(d) Didactic.

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

14. How prevalent were matriarchal societies in Europe at Montaigne's time?
(a) Only England practiced this social order.
(b) None existed.
(c) Such societies were secretive and small.
(d) There were only a few such societies.

15. What is Montaigne's general attitude towards marriage?
(a) It is a huge burden.
(b) It is not worth the effort.
(c) It should be put off.
(d) It is not for most people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject does the first introduction for this book cover?

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

3. About what percentage of Bordeaux's population died as a result of the major disease that hit it while Montaigne was in office there?

4. At the time that Montaigne was engaged in his translation of the unusual book, what philosophy was gaining significant popularity?

5. The philosopher that Montaigne quotes on the subject of authority believes that authority is most secure when derived from what source?

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