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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 language was this book originally written in?
(a) English.
(b) Latin.
(c) French.
(d) German.
2. Montaigne doubts affection that is based on what?
(a) Gift-giving.
(b) Physical attraction.
(c) Reliance.
(d) Business dealings.
3. Montaigne characterizes most of the "common people" as being what?
(a) Idiots.
(b) Faithless.
(c) Followers.
(d) Complacent.
4. Montaigne suggests that deceit requires a great deal of what?
(a) Tenacity.
(b) Bravery.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Memory.
5. What subject does the first essay from Book 2 center on?
(a) Human behavior.
(b) Virtues.
(c) Governance.
(d) Vice.
Short Answer Questions
1. How prevalent were matriarchal societies in Europe at Montaigne's time?
2. Montaigne suggests that most war horses were not what?
3. Near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 8, Montaigne discusses means of what type?
4. At the time that Montaigne was engaged in his translation of the unusual book, what philosophy was gaining significant popularity?
5. What was Montaigne's father's opinion on education?
Short Essay Questions
1. What effects does Montaigne say that bravery can bring about in the enemy?
2. What is strange about the way Feudalism tends to divide territory?
3. What does Montaigne say about marriage near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 5?
4. What is Montaigne's opinion on evil means used for a good end?
5. What decision does the soldier have to make in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Essay #3?
6. How does Montaigne believe that judgment about lying are influenced by motive?
7. What was the goal of the social experiment that Montaigne describes near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 8?
8. What was the cause of most religious wars in Europe in Montaigne's time?
9. How does Montaigne suggest that virtue is different from kindliness?
10. What was Montaigne's general attitude towards marriage?
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