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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

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

4. The journeys that Montaigne describes in his travel journal mostly occurred between what years?
(a) 1601 and 1603.
(b) 1580 and 1581.
(c) 1550 and 1551.
(d) 1520 and 1522.

5. What does Montaigne say the substance that can be gathered from some public water sources can be used for?
(a) Dental cleansing.
(b) Making soap.
(c) Starching clothing.
(d) Shaving.

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

7. What was Montaigne's religion?
(a) Lutheranism.
(b) Calvinism.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Zoroastrianism.

8. What nation does Montaigne head for in Travel Journal: Chapter 13?
(a) The Netherlands.
(b) Germany.
(c) Spain.
(d) Italy.

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

10. 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.

11. Montaigne warns against the dangers of a relationship between what types of people?
(a) Two men.
(b) A woman and a boy.
(c) A man and a boy.
(d) Two women.

12. The baths that Montaigne discusses are notable for being what?
(a) Heated.
(b) Public.
(c) Rejuvinative.
(d) Sulfurous.

13. Montaigne says that the Roman dishes are superior to French dishes made of what?
(a) Pewter.
(b) Wood.
(c) Copper.
(d) Clay.

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

15. Montaigne's secretary notes near the end of Travel Journal: Chapter 13, that the region they are in was once controlled by what nation?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Germany.
(c) The papal states.
(d) Wales.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Montaigne is impressed by Roman dishes that are made of what material?

3. Where did Montaigne end the journeys that he describes in his travel journal?

4. Which language, besides Latin, did Montaigne hear the mass given in during the holiday mass he observed at Saint Peter's?

5. During Montaigne's time, what day were markets typically held on?

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