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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. Montaigne characterizes most of the "common people" as being what?
(a) Followers.
(b) Idiots.
(c) Faithless.
(d) Complacent.

2. What language was the unusual book that Montaigne's father came into possession of written in?
(a) French.
(b) Italian.
(c) Latin.
(d) Spanish.

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

4. While Montaigne was in office in Bordeaux, what system experienced major problems?
(a) The canal system.
(b) The aqueduct system.
(c) The highway system.
(d) The sewage system.

5. The unusual book that Montaigne's father came into possession of was written using the words endings from what language?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Italian.
(c) French.
(d) Latin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What method of governance dominated Europe in Montaigne's time?

2. Montaigne suggests that a kindly person goes through life inclined towards what?

3. Montaigne describes how soldiers sometimes do what in desperate times?

4. Montaigne believes that not all vices are what?

5. Luther and Calvin were notable for helping to start what movement?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Montaigne suggest that virtue is different from kindliness?

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

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

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

6. What important contribution did Gutenburg make?

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

8. Why does Montaigne say that parental affection is important for a child's development?

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

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

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