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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's secretary notes near the end of Travel Journal: Chapter 13, that the region they are in was once controlled by what nation?
(a) Germany.
(b) The papal states.
(c) Wales.
(d) Turkey.

2. The civil wars that occurred in Montaigne's country during his early years as an adult were primarily fought over what issues?
(a) Class issues.
(b) Religious issues.
(c) Issues of loyalty.
(d) Economic issues.

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

4. How often does Montaigne criticize the book that he translated in his discussion of it?
(a) Very often.
(b) Never.
(c) Occasionally.
(d) His discussion is full of criticism.

5. What was the name of the location that Montaigne stayed at in Rome?
(a) The Bear.
(b) The Whale.
(c) The Hog.
(d) The Stallion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Montaigne suggests that deceit requires a great deal of what?

2. What country did Montaigne's mother come from?

3. Montaigne's perspective causes him to focus on what?

4. In the culture Montaigne describes, women were discouraged from visiting public baths if they were what?

5. How does Montaigne say that father's generally view the flaws of their sons?

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