Complete Works: Essays, Travel Journal, Letters Quiz

Michel de Montaigne

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Montaigne suggests that which of the following contributed most to his performance as a husband? (from Book of Essays 3 : Chapter 11)

Strong communication and compromise.

Submission to the arrangements of marriage.

Prayer.

Study and discussion with friends.

2.

At the time that Montaigne was engaged in his translation of the unusual book, what philosophy was gaining significant popularity? (from Book 2 of Essays : Chapter 6)

Predestination.

Calvinism.

Lutheranism.

Empiricism.

3.

What major factor significantly diminished the place of women in Britain? (from Book of Essays 2 : Chapter 8,)

Coastal trade.

Metal smithing.

Christianity.

The Magna Carta.

4.

What did Christ teach about the treatment of women? (from Book of Essays 2 : Chapter 9)

They should be submissive to their husbands.

They should have an equal place with men.

They are superior to men in some ways.

They should be treated as free people.

5.

The apocryphal slaying that St. George performed is a reference to him overcoming what? (from Travel Journal : Chapter 13)

Pagan beliefs.

Sin.

Temptation.

An enemy army.

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