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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Rise of the English Essay- Page 113-211.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Cowley's message in his essay "Of Greatness"?
(a) Wealth and power are the two factors that influence happiness.
(b) Large things are impressive to the senses, and create awe.
(c) Men are either born great, or they have greatness thrust upon them.
(d) One should be content with little things.

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

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

4. What does Montaigne conclude in "Of a Monstrous Child?"
(a) Nothing is contrary to nature; everything is natural.
(b) Towns should pursue an "eye for eye" system of justice.
(c) Doctors are nothing but charlatans and quacks.
(d) Deformed babies should be killed at birth.

5. To Plutarch, what is the greatest human bond?
(a) The relationship between emperor and citizen.
(b) Marriage.
(c) The relationship between brother and sister.
(d) Friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous author does Michel de Montaigne rely upon for several quotations in the final essay in the volume?

2. In "Slaves," what accounts for the bad behavior of slaves?

3. Where does Montaigne retire to study and write?

4. According to Montaigne, what is the source of the difference between men and women?

5. Who wrote "An Essay on the Noble Science of Self-Justification?"

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