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

2. Montaigne's secretary notes near the end of Travel Journal: Chapter 13, that the region they are in was once controlled by what nation?
(a) The papal states.
(b) Wales.
(c) Germany.
(d) Turkey.

3. Montaigne is impressed by Roman dishes that are made of what material?
(a) Porcelain.
(b) Ceramics.
(c) Steel.
(d) Lead.

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

5. Where did Montaigne end the journeys that he describes in his travel journal?
(a) Paris.
(b) Brest.
(c) Bordeaux.
(d) Calais.

Short Answer Questions

1. What abstract concept does Montaigne say he would not marry?

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

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

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

5. St. George is said to have slain what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why do the Genoese keep Guiseppe locked up?

4. What does Montaigne say about truth?

5. What does Montaigne admit about himself?

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

7. What was St. George noted for?

8. Why does Montaigne admire Cato?

9. Why did Montaigne write his travel journals?

10. Describe the course of Montaigne's journey described in Travel Journal: Chapter 15.

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