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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 one of Montaigne's stories, the man named Parmenio has to awaken whom?
(a) Hannibal.
(b) Caesar Augustus.
(c) Julius Caesar.
(d) Alexander the Great.

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

3. What religion was Montaigne raised in?
(a) Catholicism.
(b) Lutheranism.
(c) Calvinism.
(d) Anglicanism.

4. Which ancient Greek philosopher had a great affect on Montaigne?
(a) Sophocles.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Plato.
(d) Aristotle.

5. What is Montaigne's general attitude towards marriage?
(a) It is not worth the effort.
(b) It is not for most people.
(c) It should be put off.
(d) It is a huge burden.

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. How many famous women does Montaigne quote in his books of essays?

3. What city-state in Greece was notable for supporting a matriarchal society for a long time in Greece?

4. The relationship that Montaigne warned against was common among what ancient people?

5. What major disease hit Bordeaux while Montaigne was in office there?

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