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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. The relationship that Montaigne warned against was common among what ancient people?
(a) The Egyptians.
(b) The Romans.
(c) The Carthaginians.
(d) The Greeks.

2. Montaigne characterizes his parents' treatment of him as which of the following?
(a) Lenient.
(b) Distant.
(c) Harsh.
(d) Gentle.

3. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #10, Montaigne says that the people he discusses view scars as marks of what?
(a) Bravery.
(b) Experience.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Strength.

4. At what city along Montaigne's path does French stop being the predominant language?
(a) Trent.
(b) Lyon.
(c) Gloucester.
(d) Genova.

5. The historical essay near the end of Book 2 of Essays centers around what ancient civilization?
(a) The Egyptians.
(b) The Romans.
(c) The Persians.
(d) The Greeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What method of governance dominated Europe in Montaigne's time?

2. Which ancient Greek philosopher had a great affect on Montaigne?

3. In one of Montaigne's stories, the man named Parmenio has to awaken whom?

4. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Essay #3, what city do the soldiers who were allowed to escape go on to attack?

5. What subject does the first introduction for this book cover?

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