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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. Montaigne characterizes most of the "common people" as being what?
(a) Followers.
(b) Complacent.
(c) Idiots.
(d) Faithless.

2. What philosopher does Montaigne quote briefly on the subject of authority?
(a) Hume.
(b) Descartes.
(c) Locke.
(d) Terence.

3. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #10, Montaigne discussed the cultural practices of what people?
(a) The Egyptians.
(b) The Turks.
(c) The Arabs.
(d) The Jews.

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

5. Montaigne says that women know more than men about what?
(a) Housework.
(b) Everything.
(c) Love.
(d) The fields.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language was the unusual book that Montaigne's father came into possession of written in?

2. The civil wars that occurred in Montaigne's country during his early years as an adult were primarily fought over what issues?

3. Montaigne discusses how a man named Clesius was promoted to what rank?

4. Montaigne doubts affection that is based on what?

5. What century did Montaigne live in?

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