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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Travel Journal : Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Montaigne's sees which of the following as being the role of a man?
(a) Leadership.
(b) Intellectual pursuit.
(c) Cooperation.
(d) Subdominance.

2. The apocryphal slaying that St. George performed is a reference to him overcoming what?
(a) Sin.
(b) An enemy army.
(c) Pagan beliefs.
(d) Temptation.

3. What character trait does Montaigne say are specifically brought about by a particular treatment of children by parents?
(a) Sadism.
(b) Cowardice.
(c) Indolence.
(d) Ignorance.

4. Which of the following feudal ranks are counts and barons above?
(a) Princes.
(b) Kings.
(c) Dukes.
(d) Knights.

5. Montaigne's perspective as a male is best described as which of the following?
(a) Exaggerated.
(b) Standard.
(c) Understated.
(d) Unimportant.

Short Answer Questions

1. The philosopher that Montaigne quotes on the subject of authority believes that authority is most secure when derived from what source?

2. In Travel Journal: Chapter 13, Montaigne describes a priest who speaks what out-of-place language as part of his services?

3. In his writing, Montaigne avoids becoming excessively what?

4. What was Montaigne's religion?

5. Montaigne doubts affection that is based on what?

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