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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Travel Journal : Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The philosopher that Montaigne quotes on the subject of authority believes that authority is most secure when derived from what source?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Divine right.
(c) Skill.
(d) Power.

2. What character trait does Montaigne say are specifically brought about by a particular treatment of children by parents?
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Indolence.
(c) Cowardice.
(d) Sadism.

3. In Travel Journal: Chapter 13, Montaigne describes a priest who speaks what out-of-place language as part of his services?
(a) Italian.
(b) German.
(c) English.
(d) Turkish.

4. What age does Montaigne recommend that males remain virgins until?
(a) 16.
(b) 20.
(c) 24.
(d) 18.

5. Which of the following feudal ranks are counts and barons above?
(a) Kings.
(b) Knights.
(c) Dukes.
(d) Princes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What nation does Montaigne head for in Travel Journal: Chapter 13?

3. In his writing, Montaigne avoids becoming excessively what?

4. The apocryphal slaying that St. George performed is a reference to him overcoming what?

5. Montaigne's secretary notes near the end of Travel Journal: Chapter 13, that the region they are in was once controlled by what nation?

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