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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Montaigne end the journeys that he describes in his travel journal?
(a) Bordeaux.
(b) Calais.
(c) Brest.
(d) Paris.

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

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

4. Which ancient Greek philosopher had a great affect on Montaigne?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Sophocles.
(d) Plato.

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. In what month do the travels described in Travel Journal: Chapter 13 begin?
(a) April.
(b) February.
(c) October.
(d) June.

7. What office did Montaigne take up at the end of the journeys that he describes in his travel journal
(a) Lord.
(b) Mayor.
(c) Duke.
(d) Viscount.

8. During Montaigne's time, what day were markets typically held on?
(a) Friday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Thursday.

9. Montaigne's model for the rhetoric in his work is best described as what?
(a) Condescending.
(b) Aggressive.
(c) Ancient.
(d) Modern.

10. Guiseppe was skilled in what area?
(a) Siege warfare.
(b) Naval matters.
(c) Army logistics.
(d) Engineering.

11. Montaigne says that the ancient writer that he discusses near the beginning of Book 3 of Essays: Chapter 11 is extremely what?
(a) Versatile.
(b) Progressive.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Conservative.

12. What nation did Guiseppe defect to?
(a) The Moors.
(b) The Turks.
(c) The Saracens.
(d) The Iberians.

13. What was the main motivation of the journeys that Montaigne describes in his travel journal?
(a) Fame.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Religious pilgrimage.
(d) Profit.

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

15. Montaigne's view of the role of women was what?
(a) Reactionary.
(b) Conservative.
(c) Progressive.
(d) Traditional.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What abstract concept does Montaigne say he would not marry?

3. In the culture Montaigne describes, women were discouraged from visiting public baths if they were what?

4. What does Montaigne believe about action and words?

5. What advantage does Montaigne say that women have in entering into marriage?

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