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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Montaigne writes that people from what nation were often relied upon to establish and maintain social order?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) Italy.
(d) Russia.

2. Montaigne's sees which of the following as being the role of a man?
(a) Cooperation.
(b) Subdominance.
(c) Leadership.
(d) Intellectual pursuit.

3. At what city along Montaigne's path does French stop being the predominant language?
(a) Trent.
(b) Gloucester.
(c) Genova.
(d) Lyon.

4. The apocryphal slaying that St. George performed is a reference to him overcoming what?
(a) Pagan beliefs.
(b) Sin.
(c) Temptation.
(d) An enemy army.

5. What types of things does Montaigne believe cannot be repented for?
(a) Intentional murders.
(b) Things outside of one's control.
(c) Violent crimes.
(d) Blasphemies.

6. Montaigne relates the rumors that certain baths are supposed to have powers related to what?
(a) Virility.
(b) Healing.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Strength.

7. What holiday was Montaigne able to observe at Saint Peter's in Rome?
(a) No holiday.
(b) Easter.
(c) All Saint's Day.
(d) The Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

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

9. In Travel Journal: Chapter 13, Montaigne describes a priest who speaks what out-of-place language as part of his services?
(a) German.
(b) Turkish.
(c) Italian.
(d) English.

10. In Travel Journal: Chapter 15, the writer makes special note of the regional differences in what?
(a) Food.
(b) Ale.
(c) Water.
(d) Wine.

11. What scholar is quoted in the opening of Book 2 of Essays: Essay #1?
(a) Kant.
(b) Hume.
(c) Terrence.
(d) Smith.

12. Why did Montaigne write his travel journals?
(a) For personal use.
(b) For his wife.
(c) As notes for a novel.
(d) For wide publication.

13. Montaigne's secretary favorably compares their lodgings in Rome to what location?
(a) The Rose.
(b) The Gold Vase.
(c) The Saucer.
(d) The Gilded Lilly.

14. What major city is Montaigne headed to in the journeys described in Travel Journal: Chapter 13?
(a) Rome.
(b) Barcelona.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Tours.

15. What advantage does Montaigne say that women have in entering into marriage?
(a) They are psychologically equipped for it.
(b) They have significantly greater social standing once married.
(c) They have many modern rights.
(d) They are well-educated about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Christ teach about the treatment of women?

2. The "truth" that Montaigne speaks of in the essay in Book 2 of Essays, "Of Repentance" is best described as what?

3. The first part of Montaigne's journal was actually written by whom?

4. Montaigne's secretary notes near the end of Travel Journal: Chapter 13, that the region they are in was once controlled by what nation?

5. Montaigne is particularly interested in what quality of the waters of different regions?

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