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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Travel Journal : Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What age does Montaigne recommend that males remain virgins until?
(a) 18.
(b) 24.
(c) 16.
(d) 20.

2. Book of Essay's 3: Chapter 12 begins with a note from whom?
(a) Montaigne's wife.
(b) The philosopher Terrence.
(c) Montaigne's original publisher.
(d) The editor.

3. How many terms did Montaigne serve in office in Bordeaux?
(a) Two.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) One.

4. St. George is said to have slain what?
(a) A minotaur.
(b) A dragon.
(c) A demon.
(d) A sea monster.

5. Montaigne suggests that the difference between a man and an animal is less than the difference between a man and what?
(a) God.
(b) Another man.
(c) An ape.
(d) A woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Montaigne specifically suggests that mastering what desire is a good example of virtue?

2. In what month do the travels described in Travel Journal: Chapter 13 begin?

3. In what month did Montaigne arrive in Rome?

4. Montaigne states that his method for discussing the book that is the topic of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12 is based on the writings of what philosopher?

5. What was Montaigne's religion?

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