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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Montaigne's secretary notes near the end of Travel Journal: Chapter 13, that the region they are in was once controlled by what nation?
(a) Germany.
(b) The papal states.
(c) Wales.
(d) Turkey.

2. Which ancient Greek philosopher had a great affect on Montaigne?
(a) Plato.
(b) Sophocles.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Aristotle.

3. What does Montaigne admit about himself in the essay in Book 2 of Essays, "Of Repentance"?
(a) He is not perfect.
(b) He has sinned consistently.
(c) He does not think complete repentance is possible.
(d) He does not repent for all of his sins.

4. How long was Guiseppe gone from his home country?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 6 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 3 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Montaigne's perspective as a male is best described as which of the following?

2. Montaigne is particularly interested in what quality of the waters of different regions?

3. In Travel Journal: Chapter 15, the writer makes special note of the regional differences in what?

4. Montaigne writes that people from what nation were often relied upon to establish and maintain social order?

5. At what city along Montaigne's path does French stop being the predominant language?

Short Essay Questions

1. What influences may have caused Montaigne to have a greater respect for women?

2. What are some of the powers that Roman baths are reputed to have?

3. Why did Montaigne write his travel journals?

4. Why do the Genoese keep Guiseppe locked up?

5. What are Montaigne's influences in his "Apology to Raymond Sebond"?

6. What was Montaigne's general attitude towards women?

7. How does Montaigne say that he was able to deal with the restrictions of marriage?

8. Why does Montaigne believe that women know more about love?

9. What does Montaigne say about truth?

10. What disappointed Montaigne in Rome?

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