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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Book 3 of Essays contains how many essays?
2. The relationship that Montaigne warned against was common among what ancient people?
3. What abstract concept does Montaigne say he would not marry?
4. What does Montaigne believe about action and words?
5. What important female leader was a native of Montaigne's nation?
Short Essay Questions
1. What influences may have caused Montaigne to have a greater respect for women?
2. What does Montaigne admit about himself?
3. Why do the Genoese keep Guiseppe locked up?
4. Why does Montaigne believe that women know more about love?
5. What does Montaigne say about the differences in the desires of men and women?
6. What does Montaigne say about truth?
7. What was Montaigne's general attitude towards women?
8. What is Montaigne's general perspective?
9. What did the notorious criminal Catena once force two men to do before he killed them?
10. What disappointed Montaigne in Rome?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Along with virtues, Montaigne is interested in the concept of vices. He defines strict rules for determining whether or not a bad habit can be considered a vice, and discusses the effects that these behaviors have on the spiritual life of a human being.
1) Explain what, according to Montaigne, constitutes a vice. Discuss the differences that Montaigne sees between habits that are simply poorly judged or looked down upon, and actual vices.
2) Explain the relationship that Montaigne sees between sin and vice.
3) Discuss the impact that Montaigne believes vices have on a person's life, in terms of their physical well-being, their relationships, and their spiritual life.
Essay Topic 2
In one of his essays, Montaigne discusses the act of using evil means to achieve goods ends. His opinion on this subject is nuanced and impartial.
1) Discuss, using Montaigne's examples, the major philosophical points that come into play when discussing the justification of evil means for achieving good ends.
2) Summarize Montaigne's opinion on the subject, discussing whether or not justifications can be made in certain circumstances, and what moral weight these types of actions carry.
3) Analyze Montaigne's other writings and journals and asses whether or not Montaigne appears to be consistent in his own life n the application of the recommendations he makes in his essay about using evil means for good ends. Does he sometimes break his own rules, or does he generally adhere to them?
Essay Topic 3
The issue of parenting is very important to Montaigne, and his views on the subject are surprisingly modern. He has a great deal to say about proper methods of parenting, especially from the perspective of the father.
1) Explain the role does Montaigne believe a father should fill in a child's life, including his duties and responsibilities.
2) Discuss Montaigne's assessment of the importance of parental affection. How much attention does Montaigne recommend, and why does he believe this topic to be of particular importance?
3) Discuss Montaigne's stance on the issue of discipline and punishment for children. Why does he recommend against the use of physical punishment?
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