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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 noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 holds what position?
(a) King.
(b) Regent.
(c) Prince.
(d) Duke.

2. What language was the unusual book that Montaigne's father came into possession of written in?
(a) Latin.
(b) Italian.
(c) French.
(d) Spanish.

3. Who was the target audience of the social experiment that Montaigne discusses near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 8?
(a) The aristocracy.
(b) The working class.
(c) The nobility.
(d) The upper class.

4. How many famous women does Montaigne quote in his books of essays?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) None.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month did Montaigne arrive in Rome?

2. What was Montaigne's religion?

3. The noble who is discussed in Book 1 of Essays: Chapter 4, Essay #46 organizes his dinner guests according to what?

4. Montaigne suggests that which of the following contributed most to his performance as a husband?

5. Book 3 of Essays contains how many essays?

(see the answer key)

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