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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the subject of Chapter 2 in the book?
(a) Kenko.
(b) Mark Twain.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Michel de Montaigne.

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

4. What is Michel de Montaigne considered to be?
(a) The greatest essayist who ever lived.
(b) The greatest poet who ever lived.
(c) The greatest playwright who ever lived.
(d) The greatest biographer who ever lived.

5. How did Montaigne's father treat Montaigne?
(a) He whipped him cruelly for minor offenses.
(b) He indulged and spoiled him.
(c) He forced him to work in a linen factory at age 8.
(d) He abandoned him, and Montaigne was raised by his grandparents mostly.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Kenko, facing death should be like what?

2. Seneca the Younger adheres to which school of philosophy?

3. What is unusual about Montaigne's first book, as opposed to any books thereafter?

4. Ou-Yank Hsiu is considered one of eight what?

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

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