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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. Book 3 of Essays contains how many essays?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Five.

2. What important female leader was a native of Montaigne's nation?
(a) Joan of Arc.
(b) Dido.
(c) Queen Isabelle.
(d) Queen Elizabeth.

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

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

5. What female features significantly in Montaigne's faith?
(a) Mary, mother of God.
(b) Mary Magdalene.
(c) Fatima.
(d) Pallas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Montaigne write his travel journals?

2. Which philosopher does Montaigne most often quote?

3. What ancient writer does Montaigne discuss near the beginning of Book 3 of Essays: Chapter 11?

4. What was the name of the notorious criminal that Montaigne witnessed being release?

5. Montaigne treated women without what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Montaigne undertake his travels?

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

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

5. How does Montaigne says that personal character is related to repentance?

6. What was St. George noted for?

7. What was Montaigne interested in learning about in Trent?

8. Why did Montaigne write his travel journals?

9. What does Montaigne say about the differences in the desires of men and women?

10. Overall, what is Montaigne's writing style like?

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