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

2. Montaigne writes that a wife should treat her husband as if he were what?
(a) Her master.
(b) An equal.
(c) Her pet.
(d) Her father.

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

4. The historical essay near the end of Book 2 of Essays centers around what ancient civilization?
(a) The Egyptians.
(b) The Romans.
(c) The Greeks.
(d) The Persians.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What office did Montaigne take up at the end of the journeys that he describes in his travel journal

2. Montaigne writes that people from what nation were often relied upon to establish and maintain social order?

3. Montaigne's sees which of the following as being the role of a man?

4. Montaigne describes a culture that recommends bathing how often?

5. In his writing, Montaigne avoids becoming excessively what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What disappointed Montaigne in Rome?

2. Why did Montaigne write his travel journals?

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

4. What did the notorious criminal Catena once force two men to do before he killed them?

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

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

7. What was St. George noted for?

8. What does Montaigne admit about himself?

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

10. What is Montaigne's general perspective?

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