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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 does Montaigne admit about himself in the essay in Book 2 of Essays, "Of Repentance"?
(a) He does not repent for all of his sins.
(b) He does not think complete repentance is possible.
(c) He is not perfect.
(d) He has sinned consistently.

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

3. Montaigne's perspective as a male is best described as which of the following?
(a) Unimportant.
(b) Standard.
(c) Understated.
(d) Exaggerated.

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

5. What abstract concept does Montaigne say he would not marry?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Piety.
(c) Faith.
(d) Muse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Montaigne writes that a wife should guard against her husband, regarding him as if he were what?

2. Montaigne says that the ancient writer that he discusses near the beginning of Book 3 of Essays: Chapter 11 is extremely what?

3. At what city along Montaigne's path does French stop being the predominant language?

4. Which philosopher does Montaigne most often quote?

5. Most of the essays that follow Book 2 of Essays, Essay #12, Apology to Raymond Sebond center on what subject?

Short Essay Questions

1. What qualities interest Montaigne about public water?

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

3. What does Montaigne say about truth?

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

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

6. What church promotion occurred in Trent while Montaigne was there?

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

8. What does Montaigne admit about himself?

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

10. What was St. George noted for?

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