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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. What method of governance dominated Europe in Montaigne's time?
(a) Feudalism.
(b) Constitutional monarchy.
(c) Parliamentary democracy.
(d) Dictatorship.

2. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Essays #4 and #5, Montaigne says that many consider deceit to be an essential part of what?
(a) Warfare.
(b) Life in general.
(c) Bargaining.
(d) Diplomacy.

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

4. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 holds what position?
(a) Regent.
(b) Prince.
(c) King.
(d) Duke.

5. Montaigne's father asked him to translate the unusual book discussed in Book 2 of Essays: Essay #12 into what language?
(a) Latin.
(b) Spanish.
(c) French.
(d) Italian.

Short Answer Questions

1. The unusual book that Montaigne's father came into possession of was written using the words endings from what language?

2. What religion did Montaigne's mother belong to?

3. Montaigne characterizes most of the "common people" as being what?

4. What treatment of children by parents does Montaigne cite as leading to specific character traits?

5. What does the unusual rule Montaigne discusses in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48 stipulate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What consequences did his father's opinion on education have on Montaigne?

2. What is Montaigne's opinion of war horses in general?

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

4. What was Montaigne's general attitude towards marriage?

5. What is Montaigne's opinion on evil means used for a good end?

6. Why does Montaigne discuss swaddling clothes?

7. What unusual rule did Knights of the Spanish order that Montaigne discusses have to obey, and why?

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

9. What is the purpose of this book, according to Montaigne?

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

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