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

2. Who is the subject of Chapter 2 in the book?
(a) Mark Twain.
(b) Michel de Montaigne.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Kenko.

3. What is the name of Montaigne's best friend?
(a) Etienne de La Boetie.
(b) Adelaide Durand.
(c) Thomas Lacroissier.
(d) Dominique de Villepin.

4. Why prompted Montaigne to retire from his career to pursue writing?
(a) The death of his best friend.
(b) The death of his wife.
(c) The birth of his first child.
(d) His own bankruptcy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Plutarch was a priest of which temple?

2. What career did Montaigne have prior to writing?

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

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

5. What place does Seneca describe in "Scipio's Villa?"

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