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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. Montaigne says that the Roman dishes are superior to French dishes made of what?
(a) Wood.
(b) Copper.
(c) Clay.
(d) Pewter.

2. Montaigne writes that a wife should guard against her husband, regarding him as if he were what?
(a) A criminal.
(b) A traitor.
(c) A liar.
(d) A cheater.

3. How long was Guiseppe gone from his home country?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 12 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 6 years.

4. Montaigne says that the ancient writer that he discusses near the beginning of Book 3 of Essays: Chapter 11 is extremely what?
(a) Versatile.
(b) Conservative.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Progressive.

5. In the culture Montaigne describes, women were discouraged from visiting public baths if they were what?
(a) Unescorted.
(b) Younger than eighteen.
(c) Sexually promiscuous.
(d) Divorced.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Montaigne is impressed by Roman dishes that are made of what material?

3. Montaigne discusses how a man named Clesius was promoted to what rank?

4. Montaigne says that women know more than men about what?

5. What does Montaigne believe about action and words?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Montaigne admire Cato?

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

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

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

6. What is Montaigne's general perspective?

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

8. Why did Montaigne undertake his travels?

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

10. What are some of the powers that Roman baths are reputed to have?

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