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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 art form is Seneca considered the founder of?
(a) The essay.
(b) The portrait painting.
(c) The play.
(d) The novel.

2. On what subject is Sei Shonagon particularly frank?
(a) Her disease.
(b) Her hatred for foreigners.
(c) The amount of her personal wealth.
(d) Bedroom behavior.

3. In what century did Sei Shonagon live?
(a) 6th century.
(b) 14th century.
(c) 10th century.
(d) 18th century.

4. What is Montaigne's general view of humanity?
(a) Humans are vain and shameful.
(b) Humans are courageous and bold.
(c) Humans are noble and wise.
(d) Humans are murderous animals.

5. 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 having sex.
(d) When one is falling asleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Beyond the Monstrous Child, who else is discussed in "Of a Monstrous Child?"

2. What is the name of Montaigne's best friend?

3. Which trait BEST describes what others thought of Michel de Montaigne in his youth?

4. What kind of family background did Montaigne come from?

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

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