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

2. In "Of Books," why does Montaigne quote other writers?
(a) To include love poetry for his most important reader, his wife.
(b) To show how inferior other authors' works are to his own.
(c) To further expand upon points he is making.
(d) To provide fanciful stories that break up the monotony of the personal essay.

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

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

5. Which famous author does Michel de Montaigne rely upon for several quotations in the final essay in the volume?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Cato the Elder.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Virgil.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Love Letters" by Richard Steele contains love letters written by which two figures?

2. What reasoning does Plutarch offer in "Consolation to His Wife?"

3. To Plutarch, what is the greatest human bond?

4. At what age did Montaigne begin writing?

5. Plutarch was a priest of which temple?

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