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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Travel Journal : Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Montaigne suggests that what element of child-rearing common in his own time is not necessary?
(a) A crib.
(b) Strollers.
(c) Swaddling clothes.
(d) Pacifiers.

2. Montaigne discusses how a man named Clesius was promoted to what rank?
(a) Bishop.
(b) Pope.
(c) Archbishop.
(d) Cardinal.

3. At the time that Montaigne was engaged in his translation of the unusual book, what philosophy was gaining significant popularity?
(a) Empiricism.
(b) Calvinism.
(c) Lutheranism.
(d) Predestination.

4. Who is the father of the noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46?
(a) King Ferdinand of Normandy.
(b) King Phillip of Spain.
(c) King Gustav of Germany.
(d) King Henry II of England.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Montaigne recommend to help a person develop self-awareness and uncensored thinking?

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

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

4. Most of the essays that follow Book 2 of Essays, Essay #12, Apology to Raymond Sebond center on what subject?

5. Montaigne's perspective as a male is best described as which of the following?

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