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

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

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

4. How many terms did Montaigne serve in office in Bordeaux?
(a) One.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

5. About what percentage of Bordeaux's population died as a result of the major disease that hit it while Montaigne was in office there?
(a) Eighty.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What subject does the second introduction for this book cover?

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

4. 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?

5. Montaigne suggests that all religions are essentially what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the cause of most religious wars in Europe in Montaigne's time?

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

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

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

5. Why does Montaigne discuss swaddling clothes?

6. Why does Montaigne believe it is possible to laugh and cry about the same thing?

7. What does Montaigne say about marriage near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 5?

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

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

10. What dose Montaigne say are the consequences of failing to provide a child with parental affection?

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