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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. What female features significantly in Montaigne's faith?
(a) Mary, mother of God.
(b) Mary Magdalene.
(c) Pallas.
(d) Fatima.

2. In his writing, Montaigne avoids becoming excessively what?
(a) Literary.
(b) Vulgar.
(c) Familiar.
(d) Extemporaneous.

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

4. What philosopher did Montaigne believe to have been a major influence on the unusual book that he translated?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) John Locke.
(c) Demosthenes.
(d) St. Thomas Aquinas.

5. Montaigne believes that not all vices are what?
(a) Harmful.
(b) Equal.
(c) Unjustified.
(d) Evil.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Montaigne characterizes his parents' treatment of him as which of the following?

3. What does Montaigne suggest is essential in order for a person to lead a good life?

4. What holiday was Montaigne able to observe at Saint Peter's in Rome?

5. How often does Montaigne criticize the book that he translated in his discussion of it?

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