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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 does "Pleasure Boat Studio" refer to?
(a) A studio in which Ou-Yank Hsiu loves to paint seascapes.
(b) The nickname for a room in a governmental office.
(c) A private place in the park by the pond.
(d) A ship that houses several prostitutes.

2. Which of the following subjects is NOT discussed in Montaigne's "On Some Verses..." essay?
(a) Death.
(b) Disease.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Vice.

3. What kind of social company does Sei Shonagon express hatred for in "Hateful Things?"
(a) Company that does not talk.
(b) Company that asks prying questions.
(c) Company that eats all of one's food.
(d) Company that will not leave.

4. What place does Seneca describe in "Scipio's Villa?"
(a) The temple.
(b) The palace.
(c) The farm.
(d) The arena.

5. To what character may many of Montaigne's writings may be considered similar to?
(a) Platonic.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) Anti-Semitic.
(d) Stoic.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what century did Sei Shonagon live?

2. What did Kenko become in 1324?

3. Which is NOT one of the essays written by Ou-Yank Hsiu?

4. Who is the subject of Chapter 2 in the book?

5. At what age did Montaigne begin writing?

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