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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the notorious criminal that Montaigne witnessed being release?
(a) Catena.
(b) Cato.
(c) Barnabas.
(d) Brutus.

2. How long was Guiseppe gone from his home country?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 6 years.
(d) 12 years.

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

4. Montaigne treated women without what?
(a) Empathy.
(b) Tolerance.
(c) Disrespect.
(d) Understanding.

5. Montaigne's writing does not appear to be what?
(a) Condescending.
(b) Approachable.
(c) Respectful.
(d) Conventional.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What important female leader was a native of Montaigne's nation?

3. What types of things does Montaigne believe cannot be repented for?

4. What does Montaigne believe about action and words?

5. What does Montaigne admit about himself in the essay in Book 2 of Essays, "Of Repentance"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was St. George noted for?

2. Why does Montaigne believe that women know more about love?

3. Describe the culture of public bathing that is discussed in Montaigne's journal.

4. According to the note at the beginning of Book 3 of Essays: Chapter 12, why is the editor interested in Montaigne's travel journals?

5. What are some of the powers that Roman baths are reputed to have?

6. What was Montaigne's general attitude towards women?

7. What is Montaigne's general perspective?

8. Describe the changes in languages that Montaigne encounters during the travels discussed in Travel Journal: Chapter 13?

9. What influences may have caused Montaigne to have a greater respect for women?

10. What are Montaigne's influences in his "Apology to Raymond Sebond"?

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