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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The American Scene: Page 586-770.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tragedy did Seymour Krim endure as a child?
(a) His father was an alcoholic.
(b) He was molested by a family friend.
(c) His sister died of cancer.
(d) He lost both his parents.

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

3. Who wrote "Going Out for a Walk?"
(a) Ou-Yank Hsiu.
(b) Max Beerbohm.
(c) G. K. Chesterton.
(d) Seneca.

4. What inspired Ivan Turgenev's view of servants?
(a) His father was killed by a servant.
(b) He was raised by a servant.
(c) He was raised watching his mother abuse all of those around her.
(d) Turgenev's father trafficked in slaves.

5. According to Montaigne, what is the source of the difference between men and women?
(a) Custom and education.
(b) Divine intervention.
(c) Genetics.
(d) Emotion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote "Once More to the Lake"?

2. How did Montaigne's father treat Montaigne?

3. How does Lu Hsun's work create trouble for him?

4. Plutarch is known as the first great what?

5. Plutarch was a priest of which temple?

(see the answer key)

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