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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 Egyptians.
(b) The Greeks.
(c) The Romans.
(d) The Persians.

2. Montaigne says that women know more than men about what?
(a) Love.
(b) Everything.
(c) The fields.
(d) Housework.

3. The first part of Montaigne's journal was actually written by whom?
(a) Another philosopher.
(b) His long-time friend.
(c) His secretary.
(d) His wife.

4. The apocryphal slaying that St. George performed is a reference to him overcoming what?
(a) Temptation.
(b) An enemy army.
(c) Sin.
(d) Pagan beliefs.

5. What nation did Guiseppe defect to?
(a) The Turks.
(b) The Iberians.
(c) The Moors.
(d) The Saracens.

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 Roman dishes are superior to French dishes made of what?

3. Montaigne's writing does not appear to be what?

4. What does Montaigne believe about action and words?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did Montaigne undertake his travels?

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

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

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

7. What was St. George noted for?

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

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

10. How does Montaigne say that he was able to deal with the restrictions of marriage?

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