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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Fountainhead.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What attitude does Seneca have toward slaves in "Slaves?"
(a) He believes slaves are mostly superior to their masters.
(b) He believes slaves are clearly inferior to their masters.
(c) He believes masters and slaves are only separated by fortune.
(d) He believes slaves are dirty, and should not be let into the house.

2. What does a woman's level of attachment to a man depend upon, according to Sei Shonagon?
(a) The way a man smells.
(b) The way the man takes his leave of the woman.
(c) The quality of gifts the man gives the woman.
(d) The elegance with which a man talks to the woman.

3. In "Hateful Things," Sei Shonagon hates when a mosquito appears at what time?
(a) When one is getting ready to take a bath.
(b) When one is getting ready to eat.
(c) When one is falling asleep.
(d) When one is having sex.

4. What accounts for the lack of structure in Montaigne's writing?
(a) Many of Montaigne's original writings were burned in a fire.
(b) Montaigne follows his thoughts wherever they lead him.
(c) Montaigne constantly goes on tangents in which he expresses his love for his wife.
(d) The traditional manner in which academics have structured the papers is nearly nonsensical.

5. How did Seneca die?
(a) He died from an asthma attack.
(b) He choked on a chicken bone.
(c) He died in old age of natural causes.
(d) He took his own life.

Short Answer Questions

1. To Plutarch, what is the greatest human bond?

2. How was Montaigne's first book received?

3. What did Kenko become in 1324?

4. Why prompted Montaigne to retire from his career to pursue writing?

5. What place does Seneca describe in "Scipio's Villa?"

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