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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 perspective as a male is best described as which of the following?
(a) Understated.
(b) Exaggerated.
(c) Unimportant.
(d) Standard.

2. What age does Montaigne recommend that males remain virgins until?
(a) 16.
(b) 24.
(c) 20.
(d) 18.

3. Book of Essay's 3: Chapter 12 begins with a note from whom?
(a) Montaigne's wife.
(b) The philosopher Terrence.
(c) Montaigne's original publisher.
(d) The editor.

4. What explanation is given for the unusual rule that Montaigne discusses in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 3, Essay #48?
(a) It is a tradition that no one understands.
(b) It derives from a mistranslation.
(c) It comes from a bible passage.
(d) No reason is given.

5. Montaigne warns against the dangers of a relationship between what types of people?
(a) Two men.
(b) A woman and a boy.
(c) A man and a boy.
(d) Two women.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month did the first part of Montaigne's journey start?

2. Montaigne describes a culture that recommends bathing how often?

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

4. Montaigne doubts affection that is based on what?

5. What abstract concept does Montaigne say he would not marry?

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