View a FREE sample

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 accounts for the lack of structure in Montaigne's writing?
(a) The traditional manner in which academics have structured the papers is nearly nonsensical.
(b) Montaigne constantly goes on tangents in which he expresses his love for his wife.
(c) Montaigne follows his thoughts wherever they lead him.
(d) Many of Montaigne's original writings were burned in a fire.

2. Who wrote "Nicolini and the Lions?"
(a) Seneca.
(b) Charles Lamb.
(c) Joseph Addison.
(d) Michel de Montaigne.

3. What BEST describes the writing styles of Richard Steele and Joseph Addison?
(a) Addison is polished, while Steele is spontaneous.
(b) Both men are polished.
(c) Addison is spontaneous, while Steele is polished.
(d) Both men are spontaneous.

4. Why is Plutarch consoling his wife in "Consolation to His Wife?"
(a) Their son died.
(b) Their daughter died.
(c) Her father died.
(d) Her mother died.

5. Who wrote "An Hour or Two Sacred to Sorrow?"
(a) Abraham Cowley.
(b) Richard Steele.
(c) Maria Edgeworth.
(d) Joseph Addison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the profession of Seneca the Younger's father?

2. In Montaigne's "On Some Verses..." essay, what opinion does he express about the sexes?

3. What did Kenko become in 1324?

4. Plutarch was a priest of which temple?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 263 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample