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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48, Montaigne discusses an unusual rule instituted by knights of what nation?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) Italy.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What country did Montaigne's mother come from?

2. The creature that Montaigne discuss near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12 is able to exert a limited control over what?

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

4. Montaigne suggests that deceit requires a great deal of what?

5. What explanation is given for the unusual rule that Montaigne discusses in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Montaigne suggest that a liar can be caught?

2. What is strange about the way Feudalism tends to divide territory?

3. What problem does Henry, the duke of Normandy, experience in one of Montaigne's stories?

4. What effects does Montaigne say that bravery can bring about in the enemy?

5. Why does Montaigne use few quotations from women in his essays?

6. What does Montaigne say about the difference between a man and an animal.

7. Why does Montaigne think that Christianity is superior to other religions?

8. What occurrence that is related to Sebond's work does Montaigne say he is proud of?

9. What does Montaigne says about the equality of vices?

10. What was the unusual book that Montaigne translated for his father?

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