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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. Where does Montaigne retire to study and write?
(a) A boat on the river Seine.
(b) The family estate.
(c) A castle in Scotland.
(d) A flat in Germany.

2. What is the implicit message of "An Essay on the Noble Science of Self-Justification?"
(a) Even the greatest vices can be rationalized by the diseased mind.
(b) Women, like children, should be seen and not heard.
(c) Humans live in a constant state of denial.
(d) A woman should be allowed to express her opinion.

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

4. When was Maria Edgeworth born?
(a) 1768 A.D.
(b) 895 A.D.
(c) 1897 A.D.
(d) 1512 A.D.

5. What is unusual about Montaigne's first book, as opposed to any books thereafter?
(a) His first book was the only one published in his lifetime.
(b) His first book was the only one of a personal nature.
(c) His first book was not of a personal nature.
(d) His first book was the only commercially successful book.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what character may many of Montaigne's writings may be considered similar to?

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

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

4. What is Cowley's message in his essay "Of Greatness"?

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

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