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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. In what month did Montaigne arrive in Rome?
(a) September.
(b) March.
(c) June.
(d) November.

2. The first part of Montaigne's journal was actually written by whom?
(a) His wife.
(b) His long-time friend.
(c) Another philosopher.
(d) His secretary.

3. Which language, besides Latin, did Montaigne hear the mass given in during the holiday mass he observed at Saint Peter's?
(a) Italian.
(b) German.
(c) Greek.
(d) Etruscan.

4. Montaigne acknowledges that it is less of a vice to lie in order to avoid which of the following?
(a) Appearing ignorant.
(b) Awkwardness.
(c) Rudeness.
(d) Embarrassment.

5. What country did Montaigne's mother come from?
(a) Italy.
(b) Spain.
(c) Morocco.
(d) Corsica.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48, Montaigne discusses an unusual rule instituted by knights of what nation?

2. Montaigne suggests that which of the following contributed most to his performance as a husband?

3. Montaigne's general attitude towards women was what?

4. What religion did Montaigne's mother belong to?

5. In Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 2, Essays #4 and #5, Montaigne says that many consider deceit to be an essential part of what?

(see the answer key)

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