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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 ironic about the Montaigne essay title, "Of a Monstrous Child?"?
(a) Montaigne is obliquely refer to gluttony, stating that it is born "of a monstrous child."
(b) Montaigne is in fact arguing that nothing is "monstrous" by nature.
(c) The "monster" is a man who only behaves like a child.
(d) The child talked about is in fact saintly and kind.

2. What career did Montaigne have prior to writing?
(a) He was a court clerk.
(b) He was an attorney.
(c) He was a teacher.
(d) He was a tanner.

3. What kind of family background did Montaigne come from?
(a) Both his father and mother's families were well-off and prominent.
(b) His father was rich, but his mother came from a poor family.
(c) Montaigne came from a poor background.
(d) His mother was rich, but his father came from a poor family.

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

5. What is Montaigne's general view of humanity?
(a) Humans are noble and wise.
(b) Humans are vain and shameful.
(c) Humans are murderous animals.
(d) Humans are courageous and bold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the disposition of the eunuch Montaigne describes in "Of a Monstrous Child?"

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

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

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

5. What political party did Abraham Cowley support?

(see the answer key)

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