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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. The historical essay near the end of Book 2 of Essays centers around what ancient civilization?
(a) The Egyptians.
(b) The Greeks.
(c) The Romans.
(d) The Persians.

2. Montaigne acknowledges that it is less of a vice to lie in order to avoid which of the following?
(a) Appearing ignorant.
(b) Awkwardness.
(c) Embarrassment.
(d) Rudeness.

3. Montaigne states that his method for discussing the book that is the topic of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12 is based on the writings of what philosopher?
(a) Josephus.
(b) Socrates.
(c) St. Thomas Aquinas.
(d) Sophocles.

4. Montaigne describes a culture that recommends bathing how often?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Daily.
(c) Multiple times a day.
(d) Once a week.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. St. George is said to have slain what?

2. In what month do the travels described in Travel Journal: Chapter 13 begin?

3. What is Montaigne's opinion of his own performance as a husband compared to his expectations?

4. Which philosopher does Montaigne most often quote?

5. What language was the unusual book that Montaigne's father came into possession of written in?

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