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

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

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

4. Which philosopher does Montaigne most often quote?
(a) Terrence.
(b) Josephus.
(c) Lucretius.
(d) Locke.

5. In what month do the travels described in Travel Journal: Chapter 13 begin?
(a) April.
(b) June.
(c) October.
(d) February.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What famous work by St. Thomas Aquinas significantly affects Montaigne?

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

4. Montaigne suggests that which of the following contributed most to his performance as a husband?

5. In Travel Journal: Chapter 15, the writer makes special note of the regional differences in what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Montaigne admire Cato?

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

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

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

5. What disappointed Montaigne in Rome?

6. What does Montaigne say about truth?

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

8. What was St. George noted for?

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

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

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